Domaine Carneros

Domaine Carneros Review

A visit to this majestic château is an opulent way to enjoy the Carneros District—especially in fine weather, when the vineyard views are spectacular. The château was modeled after the Château de la Marquetterie, an 18th-century mansion owned by the Taittinger family near Epernay, France. Carved into the hillside beneath the winery, the cellars produce delicate sparkling wines reminiscent of those made by Taittinger, using only Los Carneros AVA grapes. The winery sells full glasses, flights, and bottles of its wines, which also include such still wines as Pinot Noir, Merlot, and Chardonnay. Enjoy them all them with cheese and charcuterie plates, caviar, or smoked salmon. Seating is in the Louis XV-inspired salon or on the terrace overlooking the vines. The tour at Domaine Carneros covers traditional methods of making sparkling wines, from the vineyard to the bottle.