Domaine Chandon

Wine: Winery: Ambiance: Dec 28, 2011

During our trip to Napa / Sonoma Valley in March 2010, I made a point to visit a "champagne" house every morning, and this was one of my favorite ones. It's one of the places I always recommend to friends because I think this is what most people want when they go to Napa Valley. The wine is good; not great, but good. The grounds are absolutely gorgeous; I loved the "mushroom garden"! The tasting room is stylish but very impersonal. It was already busy at 10:00 a.m. (we were there on a Saturday). You are not going to have a conversation with the person pouring the wine here; it feels more like a bar than a winery. My husband and I ordered our wine and took it outside to enjoy on the patio. Overall we had a nice time. I'd go back if I were in the area, but I wouldn't say this was one of the best experiences overall during my trip.

Wine: Winery: Ambiance: Jan 08, 2009