Domaine Chandon | |
Location | Yountville, California, USA |
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Appellation | Yountville AVA |
Founded | 1973 |
Key people | Tom Tiburzi, Winemaker, Sparkling Wines Chris Millard, Winemaker, Still Wine Ellen L. Flora, Wine Education Manager Raymond Reyes, Director of Winegrowing Michael G. Morris, Engineer Gray Wanless, Facilities Manager Erik Thompson, Warehouse Manager & SD Process Owner Mary Anne Gochenouer, Production Manager David Junod, Production Manager |
Parent company | Moët et Chandon |
Known for | Brut Classic Blanc de Noirs |
Varietals | Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier, Chardonnay |
Tasting | Open to the public |
Website | www.chandon.com |
Domaine Chandon is a winery and restaurant located in Napa Valley, California. Established in 1973 by Moët et Chandon,[1] it was the first French-owned sparkling wine producer in Napa Valley. The winery has vineyards located in several Napa Valley appellations including Los Carneros AVA, Mt. Veeder AVA, and Yountville AVA. Domaine Chandon makes both sparkling and still wines made from Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier, the traditional grapes used in the production of Champagne. Their restaurant, étoile, is ranked as one of the Top 10 Napa/Sonoma Wine List Restaurants by Gayot.com.
The company also has sister wineries located in Argentina, Australia and Brazil.[2]