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Domaine Carneros – A Bubbles Lover’s Dream

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Why Visit Domaine Carneros?

  • You love champagne and sparkling wine
  • You want to experience how sparkling wine is made
  • You want to savor your bubbles in luxury at an eye-catching château
  • You would like to experience a piece of France in California wine country
  • You want to support badass women in the wine industry
  • Domaine Carneros

    Domaine Carneros

    Have you ever had Taittinger Champagne? Elegant, refined, and exquisite are just a few words I would use to describe this phenomenal champagne. Exquisite to say the least because each time I’ve had Taittinger, I’ve spent at least $40 per glass! And I’d do it again because Taittinger is heavenly.

    If you’ve ever driven between Napa and Sonoma, you have definitely admired the elegant château watching over Domaine Carneros’ 138 acre estate.

    Domaine Carneros Estate
    Domaine Carneros Estate
    Domaine Carneros Estate
    Domaine Carneros Estate
    Domaine Carneros Estate
    Little did I know until my visit to the Napa Valley winery that Domaine Carneros was founded by the legendary Taittinger family in 1987. Domaine Carneros focuses on making distinctive sparkling wines via méthode traditionnelle, just as Taittinger does in Champagne, as well as luscious estate grown Pinot Noir. What makes the méthode traditionnelle so distinctive is allowing for the secondary fermentation in bottle along with extensive bottle aging ranging from 3-6 years.

    Domaine Carneros Chardonnay Vineyard
    Domaine Carneros Chardonnay Vineyard
    Domaine Carneros Chardonnay Vineyard
    Domaine Carneros Chardonnay Vineyard

    Now, if a French counterpart, estate grown Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, and a luxurious château weren’t enough, Domaine Carneros has been at the helm of female winemaker Eileen Crane for the past 30 years. Get it girl! In my opinion, you don’t see enough female winemakers out there, so it’s super cool to see Eileen’s longevity with this incredible winery. Think of how exacting her palate must be with all of the blending required to make phenomenal sparkling wine! What’s even crazier is that Eileen started as a tour guide at Domaine Chandon and worked her way up to become winemaker and President of Domaine Carneros.

    Reservations, Tours & Tastings

    Domaine Carneros offers tastings daily from 10:00am – 5:30pm by reservation only. Guests will experience table service in the salon or on the terrace overlooking spectacular vineyard views. Wines can be tasted in flights or by the glass. Wine pairings of caviar and artisan cheeses are also available. Tasting experiences start at $30.

    The winery also offers daily tours at 11:00am, 12:00pm, and 3:00pm for $50 per person. Reservations are required. We opted for the tour during our visit to Domaine Carneros and I HIGHLY recommend it.

    Domaine Carneros Ultra Brut
    Domaine Carneros Ultra Brut
    Gyropalettes at Domaine Carneros
    Gyropalettes at Domaine Carneros
    Riddling Rack at Domaine Carneros
    Riddling Rack at Domaine Carneros
    Riddling Rack at Domaine Carneros
    Riddling Rack at Domaine Carneros
    Riddling Rack at Domaine Carneros
    Riddling Rack at Domaine Carneros
    The tour starts amongst the Chardonnay vines in front of the château and continues with a tour of the winemaking, bottling, riddling, aging, and disgorging areas in the winery. You get to experience the méthode traditionnelle step by step. We lucked out and got to see the La Rêve Blanc de Blancs, Domaine Carneros’ most extraordinary bottle of wine, being disgorged, receiving the dosage, and getting corked and foiled. Yes, I was totally geeking out on this process! The tour ends with a taste of the Famous Gate Pinot Noir paired with artisan cheese.
    Domaine Carneros Ultra Brut
    Ultra Brut Amongst the Chardonnay Vines

    Tasting Notes

    2013 Ultra Brut

  • 51% Pinot Noir, 41% Chardonnay. $45.
  • Spent 3 years aging in bottle.
  • Very dry, brisk, and refreshing.
  • A light toastiness with hints of lime, tropical fruits, and green apple.
  • Clean and elegant. Would pair exceptionally well with oysters.
  • My favorite!
  • 2012 Estate Brut Cuvée

  • 58% Chardonnay, 42% Pinot Noir. $35.
  • Spent 3 years aging in bottle.
  • Twice as much sugar as the Ultra Brut.
  • Aromas of fresh flowers, honeycomb, and baked brioche.
  • A more creamy texture on the palate.
  • 2011 Le Rêve Blanc de Blancs

  • 100% Chardonnay. $115.
  • Notes of meyer lemon, pineapple, and Crème brûlée.
  • A long, lingering, well-rounded finish.
  • This wine spent 6 years aging in bottle (hence the price), meaning longer contact with the lees leading to a a more creamy texture.
  • 2014 Brut Rosé

  • 41% Pinot Noir, 59% Chardonnay. $42.
  • Spent 3 years aging in bottle.
  • A vibrant sparkling wine buzzing with both fruit and floral notes.
  • Notes of fragrant strawberries and peaches.
  • 2015 The Famous Gate Pinot Noir

  • 100% Pinot Noir from 3 different clonal selections.$80.
  • Velvety, luscious texture characterized by black cherries and raspberries mixed with hints of smoke.
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