chandon's smaller production sparkler, the étoile brut is 52% chardonnay, 37% pinot noir and 11% pinot meunier, with most of the grapes grown in napa and sonoma though the wine is given a north coast label. it has a toastiness akin to creme brûlée, a bite of yellow cider apple and almond that's quite savory and a medium finish.
étoile Brut