Freddy R. Troya

8.9

A small lot produced Chardonnay from Central Coast California, where alluvial, Loam and clay soils and cool clime is the main characteristics to produced a very crispy Chard. 100% steely, clean, sharp, citrus zest, and apricot notes and same flavor collide in the back-end of the palate. Under ripen pineapple and yellow apple keeps lingering after 5 seconds. Very mild Malolactic Fermentation (feels fruity and alive). Liked the zero oaky aspect of it. A perfect supper without any food. — 2 months ago

Julia Bourne

9.2

14.4% Gift from Richard. — 2 years ago

Daniel Ciolek

8.9

Well balanced smooth Pinot without the funk that turns me off in a lot of Pinots. I’d drink again. — 4 years ago

Dimes

8.9

Pair well with big fireplace and big lake — 4 months ago

Scot Walker

9.1

Dark fruit in the nose with blackberries, currants and plums in the palate. The flavors was enhanced with a beef stick, white cheddar cheese, but not cheese curls. — 9 months ago

Annie Vilks

9.0

Crisp and packs a flavorful, citrusy punch. Would be great as a stand-alone glass or would pair well with light dishes such as fish and seafood — 2 years ago

Christian Fischer

9.2

And I thought yesterday was a bad day at work ... so let’s go with another nice bottle :). This will take a few years to mature but great depth and enjoyable to drink — 5 years ago

Jess

9.0

Medium ruby color.
Aromas of cherry, floral.
Dry. Flavors of cherry, cranberry, cherry candy, floral. Medium-soft, silky tannins.

Intensity: 4/5
Complexity: 2/5
Balance: 4/5
Finish: 4/5 — 8 months ago

Garth Bardsley

9.3

Gift from Maryann. 2109 vintage. Lovely well rounded flavor. — a year ago

Shay A

9.3

I’ve opened a few Ferren Frei Rd chards (normally in the 4-5yr range) and have enjoyed them, but this was my first Lancel Creek. With the release coming up in a few weeks, I wanted to check in and figure out the profile. I’m between a 93-94 here.

Made by Matt Courtney (formerly at Marcassin, also winemaker at Arista). Beautiful straw colored in the glass with maybe a tinge of green, the aromatics are honeysuckle, sweet lemon, and sea salted almonds. I found this to be very similar to the Frei Rd in regards to acidity. So nervy all the way through. Totally coastal, but with a soft touch of rich fruit. Also similar to the Frei Rd, this is lemon everything (fresh squeezed lemon, lemon cream, lemon scone) but the mineral profile is more enhanced here. There’s a stone/slate vibe toward the finish that keeps this light on its feet. Oak is soft and plays a contributing role, not a dominating one.

I enjoyed this at pop and pour, then revisited 2-3hrs later and found the acidity had calmed down a bit. Definitely give this a decant now if possible, or hold a few more years. — 3 years ago