{"title":"Domaine Carneros | Napa County","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/Domaine_Carneros_Chateau.jpg?v=1780737392\" alt=\"The chateau style building of Domaine Carneros in Napa County\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eSituated in the cool, fog-blanketed hills of the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"49\"\u003eCarneros AVA\u003c\/b\u003e, which straddles both Napa and Sonoma, \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"101\"\u003eDomaine Carneros\u003c\/b\u003e represents an exceptional meeting of Californian terroir and French winemaking heritage. The estate benefits from the chilling breezes rolling in from San Pablo Bay, creating an incredibly long, slow growing season. This perfectly regulated climate allows the classic sparkling grape varieties to develop deep, complex flavours while retaining the crucial, mouth-watering acidity required for world-class fizz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eThe foundation of the estate is deeply rooted in Champagne royalty. In the late 1980s, \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"87\"\u003eClaude Taittinger\u003c\/b\u003e sought a location in California that could produce sparkling wine to rival the finest bottles of his native France. Recognising the immense potential of the Carneros region, he established the winery, anchoring it with a breathtaking 18th-century château inspired by his family’s historic residence in Champagne. Today, the estate stands as a striking visual and viticultural tribute to those grand European traditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eThe winemaking team remains fiercely dedicated to the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"54\"\u003etraditional method\u003c\/b\u003e, treating every bottle with the same exacting standards found in top-tier Champagne houses. By focusing almost exclusively on \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"199\"\u003eChardonnay\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"214\"\u003ePinot Noir\u003c\/b\u003e, they craft wines that spend an extensive amount of time ageing in the cellar before release. This patient approach builds incredibly fine, persistent bubbles and a luxurious, creamy texture, resulting in brilliant \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"440\"\u003eCalifornian sparkling wines\u003c\/b\u003e that deliver immense sophistication and energy in the glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"8\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDOMAINE CARNEROS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e","products":[],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/collections\/Domaine_Carneros_Le_Reve_Bottle_Close_Up.jpg?v=1780737606","url":"https:\/\/hic.wine\/collections\/domaine-carneros.oembed","provider":"Hic!","version":"1.0","type":"link"}