Korbel Chardonnay Champagne

Winemaker notes chardonnay california champagne combines the flavors of chardonnay wine with the fun and sparkle of champagne. This cuvee captures the apple and pear fruit qualities of chardonnay grapes and blends in the butter and light oak characters of partial barrel fermentation. We sometimes refer to chardonnay champagne as the wine lovers champagne because it truly does bridge the gap between table wines and champagnes. Winemaking korbel chardonnay california champagne combines classic methode champenoise techniques such as whole cluster pressing and bottle fermentation with traditional chardonnay table wine techniques like partial barrel fermentation and malolactic fermentation. The acid profile of chardonnay champagne is slightly lower than typical for champagnes giving this cuvee a softer rounder mouthfeel that works well with a wide variety of foods. The lower acidity is partly because of the riper harvest levels and partly due to a secondary bacterial fermentati