[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 159 (2013), Part 8]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 11141]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




              HONORING DOMAINE CHANDON'S 40TH ANNIVERSARY

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                           HON. MIKE THOMPSON

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 9, 2013

  Mr. THOMPSON of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the 
Domaine Chandon Winery on the occasion of their 40th year in production 
in the Napa Valley. Founded in 1973, it was the first winery in America 
established by a French wine and spirits producer.
  The Moet & Chandon partnership sought prime growing locations in the 
Napa Valley, and selected vineyards in Mt. Veeder, Carnero, and 
Yountville to carry on their tradition of excellence. Today, Domaine 
Chandon continues as a leader in the winemaking field, using 
sustainable farming practices to maintain their 1,000 acres in the Napa 
Valley.
  The Domaine Chandon Winery has served as a training ground for many 
industry leaders in the areas of winery management, winemaking, 
grapegrowing, the culinary arts, restaurant management and farming. The 
company released their first sparkling wine in 1976, and today their 
innovative practices in sparkling wine production are followed by 
sparkling wine producers throughout the world.
  Domaine Chandon's history of excellence does not stop at sparkling 
wine. More than a quarter of its employees have been with the winery 
for more than 20 years, and the company hired the first sparkling wine 
maker in the United States. The winery's culture maintains high 
standards of excellence and innovation.
  Mr. Speaker, it is appropriate at this time that we acknowledge 
Domaine Chandon for their immense contribution to the Napa Valley.

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