| Pauline Lhote | |
| Birth Place: | Champagne, France |
| Nationality: | French |
| Alma Mater: | University of Reims Champagne-Ardenne |
| Occupation: | Winemaker |
| Years Active: | 2003-present |
| Known For: | Sparkling wine |
| Notable Works: | Dom Perignon Rosé |
Pauline Lhote is a French female winemaker based in Napa, California, known for sparkling wine.[1] She is the current lead sparkling winemaker at Domaine Chandon.[2]
Lhote grew up on a farm in Champagne[3] and earned a degree at the University of Reims Champagne-Ardenne in Reims.[4] Upon graduation, Lhote worked at Moët & Chandon and Nicolas Feuillate in France. In those roles, she performed maturity controls, winemaking trials and cellar work. While at Moët & Chandon, she spent time creating red wines used in producing rosé sparkling wines, including Dom Perignon Rosé.[5]
Lhote came to the United States for a three-month internship at Chandon in Napa, California and stayed on as a permanent employee.[6] Lhote now leads the team that creates Chandon's sparkling wines.[7] [8]