Domaine Chandon
Brut
California
Non-vintage
Vintage
Varietal
Chardonnay
ABV
Where it is, July 2026
Approaching Peak: drinkable, but best years are ahead.
The official CHANDON Brut page presents this as the house's classic non-vintage California sparkling wine. It describes a crisp, fresh style with green apple, pear, citrus, almond, and white-flower notes, followed by a soft, dry finish. The producer blends multiple vintages of base wines, uses traditional bottle fermentation, and ages the wine for at least 12 months on yeast lees. The page lists oysters, Caesar salad, fried chicken, and calamari as pairings and does not publish a decanting recommendation.
The NV Brut.
CHANDON Brut is a non-vintage California sparkling wine with green apple, pear, citrus, white flowers, and a soft dry finish.
Drinking window
As Cellared editorial guidance: this drinking window is a calculated cellar recommendation, not a claim about the bottle's documented facts.
Tasting note
The official CHANDON Brut page describes intense, fresh fruit with subtle complexity. Key flavors include green apple, citrus, pear, almond, and white flowers, leading to a soft, dry finish. Grapes are harvested at night to preserve freshness, primary fermentation takes place in stainless steel, and assemblage blends multiple vintages of base wines for a consistent non-vintage style. The second fermentation occurs in bottle and the wine spends a minimum of 12 months on yeast lees, followed by riddling, disgorging, dosage, and at least three months of bottle age. The producer lists 73% Chardonnay, 26% Pinot Noir, and 1% Meunier. The source positions the wine as a refreshing aperitif and a match for salty or creamy dishes.
About Domaine Chandon
Domaine Chandon's official CHANDON Brut page identifies a California sparkling wine made from 73% Chardonnay, 26% Pinot Noir, and 1% Meunier. Night harvesting preserves freshness, primary fermentation takes place in stainless steel, and the bottle-fermented wine receives at least 12 months on yeast lees followed by bottle age.
From the cellar: pair with
Oysters
Producer-listed pairing on the official CHANDON Brut page.
Caesar salad
Producer-listed pairing on the official CHANDON Brut page.
Fried chicken
Producer-listed pairing on the official CHANDON Brut page.
Service & cellaring
- Serving Temp
- The exact CHANDON Brut page does not specify a numeric serving temperature.
- Decanting
- The exact CHANDON Brut page does not publish a decanting recommendation.
- Cellar Storage
- The exact CHANDON Brut page does not specify a cellar temperature.
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Frequently Asked
Is CHANDON Brut vintage dated?
No. The producer identifies it as a non-vintage blend of multiple base-wine vintages.
What grapes are listed?
The official page lists 73% Chardonnay, 26% Pinot Noir, and 1% Meunier.
What flavors does the producer list?
Green apple, citrus, pear, almond, and white flowers with a soft, dry finish.
How is it made?
Night harvest, stainless-steel primary fermentation, bottle second fermentation, and at least 12 months on yeast lees.
What pairings does the producer publish?
Oysters, Caesar salad, fried chicken, and calamari are listed.