October 23, 2024 – Domaine Carneros, producer of ultra-premium Carneros sparkling wines and limited production Pinot Noir, announces the opening of one of Wine Country’s hippest new venues, Salon des Rêves. A speakeasy-style restaurant where locals and visitors can experience the winery’s wide range of appetizers, including local charcuterie, smoked salmon, vegan cheese and macaroons, as well as decadent dishes such as oysters, caviar, ceviche and canned fish. I’m imagining a lounge.
The Plat des Perles is the highlight and includes a welcome amuse bouche of bubbles and gougères, followed by a tasting of three Méthode Traditional sparkling wines along with six oysters. Advance reservations are required. Details are available on the website and special pricing is available for Chateau Association members. Other menu items include ceviche and blue corn chips, Blue Cove Branzino canned fish, and world-class caviar imported by Ecocert partner Tsar Nikolai. As a unique luxury upgrade to Tsar Nicholas’ popular domestic caviar, Domaine Carneros has teamed up with the Tsar to highlight two imported caviars, Baelii and Osetra, exclusively in the lounge.
Salon des Rêves is a luxurious and moody lounge located below the main lobby of the castle. Descending a hidden staircase, visitors are greeted by a charming Art Deco space covered in green and gold. Designed to reflect the inside of a champagne bottle, the green tones are reminiscent of the champagne bottle glasses and the gold accents are reminiscent of the sparkling wine inside. Plush custom carpeting creates a tranquil oasis with cozy plush velvet banquettes and chairs, complemented by gold and crystal-embellished walls surrounding a curved bar topped with custom marble. Masu. Here you will feel like you have been transported to the Parisian streets of Rue Faubourg. Honoré.
Salon des Rêves is the perfect place to book your holiday gathering or special occasion.
Reservations for the Plat des Perles experience are by reservation only and must be made at least 4 days in advance.
For groups of 8 or more, please call 707-257-0101 x 150 or email reservations@domainecarneros.com. Cancellations must be made at least 4 days prior to the reservation.
Click here for more information on lounge services. Please check back regularly for updates on services and business hours.
About Domaine Carneros
Founded in 1987, Domaine Carneros reflects the characteristics of its founder, Champagne Taittinger, in creating sparkling wines based on terroir and adhering to the creed of quality through traditional methods. Situated entirely within the Carneros AVA between Napa and Sonoma counties, the six wineries’ vineyards total approximately 400 acres, with one-third planted to Chardonnay and two-thirds planted to Pinot Noir .
The castle of Domaine Carneros has become a landmark and symbol of the region. The architecture and interior design are inspired by the 18th-century Château de la Marquetterie, the historic Taittinger family residence in the Champagne region. Visitors to the chateau can enjoy seated tastings of Méthode Traditional sparkling wines and small-batch Pinot Noirs on the large terrace overlooking the elegant Jardin d’Hiver and the rolling vineyards of Carneros. Domaine Carneros’ limited-edition wines are available locally or through e-commerce and are distributed nationally by Cobrand Corporation, founded in 1944 and still one of the few family-owned wine and spirits companies in the United States .
The winery attaches great importance to environmental conservation and carries out various environmental initiatives. The roof of the Pinot Noir winery adjacent to the chateau was home to the largest solar power system of any winery in the world at the time of its installation, and continues to be expanded with a state-of-the-art microgrid installed in 2023. . The recent award is one of many from federal, state and local governments. Domaine Carneros was awarded the California Green Medal for its demonstration of “smart business through efficiency, cost reduction, and innovation through sustainable practices.”
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