Accolades
December 6, 2009
Two of the of the top 100 wines for 2009 are Chandon Sparkling wines - étoile Brut and Chandon Brut Classic (recommended in the "value wines" section).
November 22, 2009
"Homegrown bubbly sparkles this season"
Though technically nonvintage, this latest release of Chandon's high-end wine is based on the 2003 vintage, aged five years on its lees. Quite simply, it's the best Étoile yet, with classy new packaging to match. With warm apple and baking spice, plus a subtle lees richness and juicy orange fruit highlights, ...
Aug 12, 2009
Today Show
A magnum of Chandon Reserve Brut was gifted to the winner of a summer drinks contest between Hoda Kotb and Kathie Lee Gifford.
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July 25, 2009
Examiner.com
Wine Pointers for Summer Entertaining
#1. Pour bubbles: guests love them and the noise of corks popping is so festive and welcoming. And you don't have to blow out for Champagne, California sparkling houses like Domaine Chandon make great wines.
July 17, 2009
KGO Channel 7
Chef de Cuisine Perry Hoffman from Domaine Chandon's étoile restaurant appeared on television in a live segment on ABC Channel 7's View from the Bay.
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June 30, 2009
Wine Spectator
91 points
2006 Domaine Chandon Carneros Chardonnay delivers a wonderful mix of rich, vibrant, complex mineral, green apple, fig and honeydew melon that's pure and focused.
April 16, 2009
Today Show
Wine Expert and Author Leslie Sbrocco held a "taste off" with Hoda and Kathie Lee on the Today Show.. pairing Chandon Brut Classic and Veuve Cliquot.
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April issue
Haute Living
étoile restaurant
Recommended in SF's Haute Living.
April 27 - 2009
Forbes
Domaine Chandon Pinot Meunier was included in an April 27 Forbes article about the unique grape variety.
March 22, 2009
SF Chronicle: “Tasting rooms worthy of more than 3 cheers”
Though it's one of the larger sparkling-wine houses, Chandon takes the time to explain its wines and put them in context. The Etoile restaurant is on site as well. 1 California Drive, Yountville. (707) 944-2280, chandon.comC,D,E,F
March 2009
GREEN SPARKLING CHANDON WINE SERVED AT THE WHITE HOUSE ON ST. PATRICK'S DAY
Feb 9, 2009
ABC TV affliates
Nutritionist Julie Upton recommended Chandon’s Pom Fizz cocktail on local Sacramento TV stations leading up to February 14 in her promotion of heart-friendly foods for Valentine’s Day.
Food & Wine
2007 DCC Unoaked Chardonnay recommended in May issue of Food & Wine. "This sparkling wine producer also makes a number of good bottlings sans bubbles".
Feb 2009
étoile restaurant was recommended as one of the Top Ten romantic restaurants in the USA in this Forbes Traveler story.
Feb 2009
SUNSET magazine recommends Domaine Chandon in their round-up of Best Tours for sparkling wine lovers.
December 31, 2008
Wine Enthusiast - Best of Year
étoile Rosé - 92 points
Chandon Reserve Pinot Noir Rosé - 90 points
Chandon Blanc de Noirs - 88 points
Chandon Brut Classic - 87 points
November 30, 2008
Wine Spectator
étoile Rosé - 88 points
Chandon Blanc de Noirs - 85 points