Etoile de Timberlay Crémant de Bordeaux Brut is a sparkling produced by Marks & Spencer in Crémant de Bordeaux, Bordeaux, France. Made from Merlot, Sémillon and Cabernet Franc. Cellarion's sommeliers have reviewed the drink window of 1 vintage; members see when it is ready. Track this wine and manage your cellar with Cellarion — the free, open-source wine app at cellarion.app.
Type: Sparkling
Appellation: Crémant de Bordeaux
Region: Bordeaux
Country: France
Grapes: Merlot, Sémillon, Cabernet Franc
Tasting profile
Structure: light-bodied, low tannin, high acidity, dry
A traditional-method Crémant de Bordeaux sold by Marks & Spencer and made at Château de Timberlay (Robert Giraud). A blanc de noirs-leaning blend of Merlot with Sémillon and a little Cabernet Franc: fresh green apple, citrus and white peach with a light brioche note and a fine, lively mousse. Ready on release; drink within a couple of years.
When to drink
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Where it comes from
Bordeaux, France
Bordeaux is a large, historically influential wine region in southwestern France centred on the Gironde estuary, famous above all for its structured, ageworthy red blends.
Merlot
Merlot is a red grape from Bordeaux, one of the world's most planted varieties, valued for its softness, generosity and its role as a blending partner to Cabernet Sauvignon.
Sémillon
Sémillon is a white grape from Bordeaux in France, famous as the backbone of the world's greatest sweet wines and an increasingly respected component of fine dry whites.
Cabernet Franc
Cabernet Franc is a red grape grown in both Bordeaux and the Loire Valley, and is one of the parent grapes of Cabernet Sauvignon.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Etoile de Timberlay Crémant de Bordeaux Brut from?
Etoile de Timberlay Crémant de Bordeaux Brut is produced by Marks & Spencer in Crémant de Bordeaux, Bordeaux, France.
What grapes are in Etoile de Timberlay Crémant de Bordeaux Brut?
Etoile de Timberlay Crémant de Bordeaux Brut is a blend of Merlot, Sémillon and Cabernet Franc.