The following is courtesy of Chandon.

When the Chandon founders came to the Napa Valley from France and found the best vineyard land, they saw the unique climate and soil and considered many grape varieties. Yet after much experimentation, they reconfirmed the superiority of the traditional varietals of French Champagne.

After 30 years of cultivation, Chandon is expert in each sparkling varietal and fortunate to grow them in three of California’s finest appellations: Yountville, Carneros and Mount Veeder. Today they farm 1,000 acres in these appellations and are leaders in sustainable farming. They feel privileged to grow the finest fruit while preserving our environment for future generations.

From the vineyards to the glass, Chandon combines the best of French tradition with new world innovations to ensure the highest quality in the bottle. The winemaking team showcases the rich fruit flavors of California's regional character by using centuries-old champagne methods and traditional grape varieties.

The special art of skillfully assembling as many as 60 unique base wines from 25 vineyard sites allows them to create each sparkling wine cuvée. Regardless of the style, at their core Chandon sparkling wines reflect California's regional character, yet remain true to the practices of méthode traditionelle.

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