Domaine Chandon Announces The Domaine Chandon Cookbook

YOUNTVILLE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Domaine Chandon, Napa Valley’s leading sparkling winery, is proud to announce the release of The Domaine Chandon Cookbook: recipes from étoile restaurant written by Jeff Morgan. As the only winery with a fine dining restaurant located on the property, Domaine Chandon is proud to offer this cookbook, now available at the winery and on chandon.com for SRP $40. It is also available nationwide via Chronicle Books.

The Restaurant at Domaine Chandon, renamed étoile in 2006, is the oldest fine dining venue in the Napa Valley. For over 30 years, guests to the winery have enjoyed the ultimate epicurean experience in a relaxed wine country setting for either lunch or dinner. étoile has garnered high accolades including a Michelin star under the direction of San Francisco Chronicle Rising Star Chef Perry Hoffman. The entire étoile culinary team enjoys daily collaboration with the Chandon winemakers, resulting in innovative, wine-inspired, seasonal cuisine served in unforgettable surroundings.

Now, the Domaine Chandon Cookbook offers the opportunity to enjoy the étoile experience at home with 75 recipes that highlight the best dishes from the restaurant’s repertoire, covering everything from soups to desserts, accompanied by more than 75 vivid photographs. From the elegant Crab Salad with Madeira Gelée to Roasted Quail with Israeli Couscous, Black Mission Figs, and Bacon Vinaigrette and Bitter Orange Crème Brûlée, eating your way through the Domaine Chandon Cookbook is almost as enjoyable as a visit to étoile itself.

Written by Napa Valley resident and winemaker Jeff Morgan, the Domaine Chandon Cookbook also features plenty of wine, with a guide to pairing wines with foods, suggested wines to accompany each recipe, savvy entertaining tips, and recipes for dazzling sparkling cocktails. With the Domaine Chandon Cookbook, it’s easy to savor the sophisticated but relaxed state of mind of étoile and Domaine Chandon no matter where you may be.

Chef Perry Hoffman, a Napa Valley native, literally grew up in fine dining kitchens. He has led the culinary team at Domaine Chandon since 2008.

Jeff Morgan is a cookbook author and co-owner and winemaker for Covenant Wines in Napa Valley, where he lives.

France Ruffenach is an award-winning San Francisco-based photographer.

About étoile Restaurant

As the only fine dining restaurant within a winery in Napa Valley, étoile offers the ultimate wine and food experience with innovative cuisine paired with award-winning wines and sophisticated surroundings. étoile received a Michelin star in the 2010 Michelin Guide and was named the #1 food and wine destination by Travel +Leisure in 2007. It was named the Best Wine Tourism Restaurant in the world in by the Great Wine Capitals Network in 2008.

étoile is located at the Domaine Chandon winery at One California Drive in Yountville, California, in the heart of the Napa Valley. Lunch is served 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., dinner from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Thursday through Monday. For reservations, please call 800.736.2892 or visit www.chandon.com.

About Chronicle Books

One of the most admired and respected publishing companies in the U.S., Chronicle Books was founded in 1967 and over the years has developed a reputation for award-winning, innovative books. Recognized as one of the 50 best small companies to work for in the U.S. (and the only independent publisher to receive this award), the company continues to challenge conventional publishing wisdom, setting trends in both subject and format, maintaining a list that includes much admired illustrated books and gift products in design, art, architecture, photography, food, lifestyle, pop culture, and acclaimed children’s titles. Chronicle Books’ objective is to create and distribute exceptional publishing that’s instantly recognizable for its spirit, creativity, and value. For more information about Chronicle Books, visit www.chroniclebooks.com.

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