Domaine Carneros

Domaine Carneros
the organic estate vineyards
“We’ve always taken an active role to preserve the health of the land. The organic certification is the result of years of
hard work and dedication to the land, and we’re delighted to reach this point in our farming practices.”
eileen crane, CEO and Founding Winemaker
Domaine Carneros
Pompadour
In addition, Domaine Carneros purchased the
50-acre Tula Vista vineyard plot in 2012, to be planted in 2013.
california
expression
french
inspiration
The landmark Chateau is
modeled after the Taittinger
family residence in Champagne
Traditional Champagne grape
varieties of Chardonnay and
Pinot Noir are used to produce
Brut, Brut Rosé, and Blanc de
Blancs styles
The méthode champenoise
is followed by aging in excess
of traditional Champagne
requirements to achieve fine,
pinpoint bubbles
La Rocaille
commitment to
sustainability
The cool maritime climate,
Pacific Ocean breezes and fog
from the San Pablo Bay ripens
grapes slowly and evenly
Sustainable farming since the
winery’s founding in the
late 1980s
The first sparkling winery in
America with 100% of estate
vineyards certified organic
CCOF 2008
Twelve clones of Pinot Noir and
seven clones of Chardonnay
express the terroir of the winery’s
four organic estate vineyard sites
in Carneros
Natural energy initiatives: 2003
installation of the largest solar
array on any winery in the world
at the time, lighting by skylight,
night cooling systems, building
into the earth
Master blending of all
sparkling cuvées is conducted
by Eileen Crane, America’s
most experienced Sparkling
Winemaker
Master blending of Pinot Noir
lots is conducted by TJ Evans
www.domainecarneros.com
Domaine Carneros Winery
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Domaine Carneros
Domaine Carneros
World Class Méthode Champenoise
Sparkling Wines
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La Terre Promise
Classically-styled Carneros
Pinot Noir
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Sparkling Wines
Pinot Noir
domaine carneros
vintage brut cuvée
domaine carneros estate pinot noir
100% CCOF-certified organic Estate-grown Carneros Pinot Noir
60% pinot noir, 40% chardonnay
Twelve Pinot Noir selections matched to their ideal site
Minimum 3 years of aging in the bottle on the lees
before release; will further develop for 10+ years
Gentle handling of the grapes from start
to finish
Aromas of freesias, baked pear, melon, and citrus
peel enhanced with notes of toast and vanilla. The
wine is elegantly structured, round and flavorful
with our classic long, creamy finish
Even as a child I was
drawn to sparkling wine. The
bubbles and glasses captured
my imagination. When I
moved to California from
the East Coast to make wine
there was no question as to
what kind of wine I would
make. After thirty-five years it
is still my passion.
Because Domaine Carneros
is a small winery, I have the
luxury of being a hands-on
winemaker. I know our estate
vineyards inside and out, their
challenges and strengths, and
I know each lot of wine they
produce every year.
A chef may make their famous
dish thirty times a night, but a
winemaker makes wine once
a year. What does experience
count for? Taste it.
Cheers!
eileen crane
Founding Winemaker
Hand-picked in the cool early morning
hours into shallow bins
Cold-soak and fermentation in small
open-topped vats
Perfect pairings: salty snacks, double or triple cream
cheeses, oysters, shellfish, fish, poultry, Asian, and
California cuisine
Master blending of dozens of separatelyvinified lots to achieve the perfect expression
of the Carneros terroir
domaine carneros brut rosé
cuvée de la pompadour*
100% French Oak, approximately 30% new
Minimum 10 months’ aging in barrel and
8 months in bottle before release
58% pinot noir, 42% chardonnay
Perfect pairings: a diverse group of dishes
such as beef, poultry, pork, or grilled salmon
in a variety of culinary styles
The special fruitiness of the Rosé is obtained by
first allowing part of the Pinot Noir juice to spend
several days in contact with the grape skins, never
allowed with other sparkling wines
2 years of aging in the bottle on the lees before
release; meant to be enjoyed at a fairly young age
Aromas of wild strawberries, roses, and jasmine,
with notes of peach. Although it is pink in color,
this wine is not sweet; it is a true Brut
Perfect pairings: duck and salmon, fresh
berry desserts and summer domaine carneros le rêve
blanc de blancs*
100% chardonnay, five different clones
TJ Evans has spent 15
years making wine all over
the world, from New Zealand
to France, California, and
Chile. His passion is Pinot
Noir, and he has made it
his mission to coax out the
promise that the Carneros
terroir holds. Recent Acclaim
domaine carneros vintage brut cuvée
Wine Spectator : 90 points (08v); 91 points (06v); 92 points (05v)
Wine Enthusiast : 90 points (07v)
domaine carneros brut rosé cuvée de la pompadour
90
93
Wine Enthusiast:
points (2012);
points (2009)
Ultimate Wine Challenge:
points (2011);
points (2010)
91
92
domaine carneros le rêve blanc de blancs
Domaine Carneros’ tête-de-cuvée – a highly
distinguished luxury Blanc de Blancs, repeatedly
voted best of class
Minimum 5-6 years of aging in the bottle on the
lees before release; destined to be a long-lived
classic
domaine carneros estate pinot noir
Aromas of honey-suckle, baked pear, pineapple,
and lemon cream. Flavors of white fruit, crème
brûlée, and a note of toasted almond flow through
a full, long, silky finish
Wine Spectator : 92 points (05v, 04v, 03v, 01v, 00v); 93 points (02v)
Wine Enthusiast : 95 points (06v, 05v); 94 points (04v)
90
90
“It’s paradoxical – farming
is simple, it’s been done for
thousands of years. And yet
making great Pinot Noir
is hard; you have to get
everything right. Wine is the
sum of a hundred decisions
you make. But the first
decision has to be to spend
time in the vineyards, you
have to get out of the truck.”
-tj evans
Pinot Noir Winemaker
Wine Spectator :
points (07v)
Wine Enthusiast :
points (07v)
Ultimate Wine Challenge :
points (09v)
92
Perfect pairings: shellfish such as crab, lobster and
scallops, a variety of fish and poultry dishes, goat
cheese and double- or triple-cream cheeses
* Made with 100% estate-grown, CCOF-certified organic grapes.
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Night harvest of Pinot
Noir grapes.
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