Domaine Chandon

Domaine Chandon is a sparkling wine producer located in Yountville, Napa Valley. It was established by the Champagne producer Moët and Chandon and businessman John Wright in 1973. It was the first time that a sparkling wine house in Napa Valley was owned by the French. Sourcing fruit from several AVA’s within Napa, they focus on Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Pinot Meunier, made in both still and sparkling styles.

Domaine Chandon’s selection of sparkling wines are made in the traditional Champagne method, and range from easy drinking and affordable, such as the Brut Classic and Chandon Rosé, to the complex and rich Étoile Tête de Cuvée, only produced in certain vintages. The grapes are sourced from Napa’s cooler regions including Los Carneros, Mount Veeder, and their estate vineyard in Yountville. While sparkling wines are the focus at Domaine Chandon, a few still wines of Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Pinot Noir are produced. Production is relatively large, and the wines can be found in most shops around the United States and some international countries.

Domaine Chandon was famous for its Michelin-starred restaurant Étoile, the only fine dining restaurant located within a winery in Napa Valley. However, after 37 years of business, the restaurant closed its doors in 2014.