NEW RELEASE
PHILOSOPHY
While Domaine Chandon is best known as one of America's top
sparkling wine houses, we also produce limited quantities of still
wines from our estate grown vineyards. We craft these wines by
drawing on our experience with the traditional champagne varieties
and by showcasing select parcels from our Carneros ranch, where we
were pioneering growers and vintners of the region.
The Carneros terrain is marked by well-drained, rolling hills
sloping to the San Pablo Bay. The proximity of the bay moderates
the vineyard microclimate with morning and evening fog and
afternoon breezes. The cool, extended growing season is ideal for
Chardonnay providing longer hang time essential for complexity,
finesse and intense aromatics and flavor.
TASTING NOTES
The wine’s aroma is fresh and structured with floral notes
highlighted by elderflower. As a signature of its Carneros
appellation, the wine’s mineral aromas remain lifted by balanced
acidity. When harvesting at optimal ripeness, characters of white
Burgundy are revealed in the wine as subtle, yet present, with the
oak being perfectly integrated. Fuji apple, lemon and other citrus
flavors create a satisfying, seamless palate that finishes with
notes of white peach and apricot.
FOOD AND WINE PAIRING
The depth of this versatile, food-friendly Chardonnay makes it a
natural match for hearty seafood dishes like grilled salmon or
halibut. Pair it with roasted chicken or with a Chinese chicken
salad for a lighter meal.
Vintage: 2009
Appellation: Carneros
Composition: 100% Chardonnay
Aging: 17 months
100% French Oak
50% New
Alcohol: 14.5%
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