Los Carneros · Napa Valley
Visit Domaine Carneros with a Private Chauffeur
Sparkling wine on the terrace of a French-style château, and a suggested six-hour day of tasting in Carneros.
Book a Six-Hour Wine Tour
About the Winery
Domaine Carneros was founded in 1987 by the Taittinger family of Champagne, who chose a 138-acre parcel in the heart of Carneros, the cool region where Napa Valley meets San Pablo Bay. Its château, set above the vineyards at the south end of the valley, is one of the most recognizable buildings in Napa.
Founding winemaker Eileen Crane led the winery for 33 years and was called America's doyenne of sparkling wine; Remi Cohen is now CEO. All the fruit comes from six estate vineyards, and Pinot Noir joined the sparkling wines in 1992. In 2003 the winery installed what was then the largest solar system of any winery in the world.
A visit means a seated tasting of traditional-method sparkling wines, from the vintage Brut to the Le Rêve Blanc de Blancs, on the terrace or in the salon, with optional caviar, oysters and small plates. It is a lovely, celebratory start to a Carneros day.
Tasting Fees
From $45 for the daily tasting of four wines, about an hour. $80 to $125 for pairings and tours such as oysters with sparkling wine or the Scent & Savor tour, and $175 for the caviar experience.
Tasting fees as of September 2026. Wineries set and collect their own fees, and they change from time to time.
At a Glance
Location
1240 Duhig Road, Napa
AVA
Los Carneros
Visiting
Open daily by reservation, with the first seating at 10 a.m. and the last at 5 p.m.
Known For
Traditional-method sparkling wine and Carneros Pinot Noir
Founded
1987
Good to Know
Up to 8 guests per booking; groups of 5 or more have a $45 per person minimum and an 18% service charge. Guests must be 21 or older, children and infants are not permitted, and service animals only.
A Suggested Six-Hour Day
Pickup at 10:00 a.m. from Carneros Resort and Spa or a downtown Napa hotel such as the Archer.
10:00 · Pickup at Carneros Resort and Spa or the Archer
Stay close and the tasting starts right away. Carneros Resort and Spa, set among the vineyards, is about 5 minutes from Domaine Carneros, and the Archer Hotel in downtown Napa is about 15 minutes away. The day below fits a six-hour tour, and extra time can be added by the hour.
10:15 · Domaine Carneros
The daily tasting of four sparkling wines, about an hour (from $45), with optional oysters or small plates.
11:25 · Bouchaine Vineyards
About 10 minutes away. The oldest continuously operating winery in Carneros, with vineyards first planted in the 1880s and a focus on Burgundian-style Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. The terrace tasting is about $75; the garden tasting is $45. By reservation.
12:50 · Lunch at Boon Fly Café
About 10 minutes away. Lunch at Boon Fly Café at Carneros Resort, a relaxed roadhouse open daily. Prefer a picnic? We can arrange a catered picnic at a winery that allows one; the cost is quoted when you book.
2:00 · Etude Wines
About 5 minutes away. A Pinot Noir specialist farming the Grace Benoist Ranch in Carneros. The Terroir Experience is about an hour ($55); the Study of Pinot is $95. Appointments recommended.
3:30 · Back to your hotel
Back by 4:00 p.m., six hours after pickup.
Optional: Alpha Omega Collective
Adds about an hour. A tasting room on First Street in downtown Napa. Walk-ins are welcome; open until 7 p.m., with flights from $60.
About $145 to $395 per person in tasting fees for the three wineries, paid directly to each winery.
Three wineries is the right pace for a day of serious tasting. The fourth stop is there if the day allows.
Every tour is custom. This day is a starting point: your chauffeur will shape it around what matters to you, and we plan multi-day tours for guests who want to see more of wine country.
Your Vehicle & Six-Hour Tour Rates
Up to 6 guests
Elite Luxury SUV
Lincoln Navigator or Cadillac Escalade
From $750
Six-hour wine tour, plus 20% gratuity. Additional hours $125 each.
Up to 9 guests
Jet Sprinter or Executive Luxury Van
Captain's chairs and room to spread out
From $1,350
Six-hour wine tour, plus 20% gratuity. Additional hours $225 each.
Larger groups travel in more than one vehicle, and we plan the winery appointments around your group, since many wineries limit groups to 6 to 8 guests. Tasting fees are separate and paid directly to each winery. Every tour starts with six hours; add time by the hour when you book.
Questions
Do I need a reservation at Domaine Carneros?
Yes. Reservations are required for all visitors. When you book a tour with us, your chauffeur makes the reservation for you.
How much is a tasting at Domaine Carneros?
From $45 per person for the daily tasting, $80 to $125 for pairings and tours and $175 for the caviar experience, as of September 2026. Groups of 5 or more have a $45 per person minimum and an 18% service charge.
Can children visit Domaine Carneros?
No. Guests must be 21 or older, and children and infants are not permitted.
Who founded Domaine Carneros?
The Taittinger family of Champagne founded it in 1987, and Remi Cohen is CEO today.
What is Domaine Carneros known for?
Traditional-method sparkling wine, from the vintage Brut to Le Rêve Blanc de Blancs, and estate Carneros Pinot Noir.
How does booking a tour with Bien Chauffeured work?
Reserve a six-hour tour online, even if your plans are still taking shape. Your chauffeur will email you first to learn what matters to you, then build your itinerary and make the winery appointments. Extra hours can be added.
Reserve Your Tour Now, Plan the Details Later
Your plans don't need to be final to book. Reserve your six-hour tour online, and your chauffeur will email you first to learn what matters to you, then build your itinerary and make the winery appointments. Prefer to talk? Call our concierge at 888-291-2328.
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