The Bergamot Royale is a sparkling cocktail that layers the floral, citrus-forward depth of Earl Grey tea with bright lemon, golden honey, and a generous pour of our Estate Brut. It's the kind of drink that feels perfectly at home on a sunlit terrace — or a quiet evening when you simply want something a little more intentional than a standard pour.
Recipe courtesy of our friends at Tsar Nicoulai Caviar.
Start with the tea concentrate: steep 2 Earl Grey tea bags in 4 oz of boiling water for 5 minutes, then remove the bags and allow the liquid to cool completely. This creates a punchy, aromatic base that won't fade into the background once the wine joins the glass.
Add the concentrate, lemon juice, and honey syrup to a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake vigorously until well-chilled, then double-strain into a chilled coupe or champagne flute.
Gently pour the Estate Brut over the top — no need to stir; the bubbles will do the work. Finish by expressing the oils of a lemon twist over the glass and dropping it in.
Our Estate Brut Cuvée is the signature wine of Domaine Carneros, comprised of 53% estate-grown Chardonnay and 47% estate-grown Pinot Noir.
The result is a sparkling wine with fresh, delicate aromas of stone fruit, honeycomb, orange peel, white strawberry, and cherry blossom, with a touch of brioche. This winery-exclusive vintage has been aged to perfection and will continue to evolve beautifully in the cellar over the next decade.
