Domaine Chandon Review

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Domaine Chandon

  • Address: 1 California Dr., west of Rte. 29, Yountville, CA | Map It
  • Phone: 707/944-2280
  • www.chandon.com
Write a review | Avg. member rating: 5.0/5

Fodor's Review:

French-owned Domaine Chandon claims one of Yountville's prime pieces of real estate, on a knoll west of downtown where whimsical sculptures sprout out of the lawn and ancient oaks shade the winery. Tours of the sleek, modern facilities are available for $7, but the highlight is a tasting. The top-quality sparklers are made using the méthode champenoise, which means, among many other things, that the bottles are "riddled," or laboriously turned by hand, over a period of weeks to collect the sediment. To complete the decadent experience, you can order hors d'oeuvres to accompany the wines in the tasting room.

  • Cost: Tasting $10-$20
  • Open: May-Dec., daily 10-6; Jan.-Apr., weekdays 10-5, weekends 10-6; tours May-Dec., Mon.-Thurs. 11, 1, 3, and 5, Fri.-Sun., 11, noon, 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5; Jan.-Apr., weekdays 11, 1, and 3, weekends 11, 1, 3, and 5
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Reviewed by ihpeterson from San Diego, CA on 5/25/08
Sit outside on the patio and enjoy the warm afternoon and beautiful gardens while dining on incredibly delicious food.

Member Rating: 5.0
Ratings details: Experience: 5.0 Ease: 5.0 Value: 5.0 Don't Miss: 5.0
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