I'm not much of a sparkling wine connoisseur. I know what i like when I taste it, but you can put most any sparkling wine in front of me, as long as it's not too sweet, and I'll probably like it enough to raise a toast at a wedding or at the stroke of midnight new years eve. But, I'm not one to analyze it and pull apart all the different elements - not even sure why except it may have something to do with bubbles getting in the way of the flavors and aromas. Let's just say that I wish I knew more about this category, but, for now, with so many other types of wines to explore, I'll leave it at "I know what I like when I taste it."The short story is this - this a perfectly fine sparkling wine...nothing special, nothing too sweet, nothing too bubbly (in fact, just a few less bubbles than a lot of champagnes, which is good in my book since I lean more toward Prosecco for that very reason) and definitely not the best sparkler I've ever had. But it's fine. It's got a nice dry aroma, no attack on the nose, with a clean, light-yellow color and a dry finish.
What Whole Foods has to say: The value-minded—and utterly delicious—French Sparkler is back! Fine bubbles and a golden hue make this delicate but powerful pour refined. Whether you pair its apricot and buttery brioche notes with Bon Homme Brie from Normandy or Hervé Mons Camembert cheese, pour for a toast or sip after a long day, it always shines.
What you should do: First off, I wouldn't take my advice on sparkling wines. If you have a keen eye for them, definitely buy it and see what you think. All the Whole Foods holiday wines are affordable. It won't be what we crack open for a special occasion, as I've had many champagnes that are better and feel more festive, but it's good.
My rating: 85
NOTE: this sparkling wine was sent to me as a free sample.
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