Benoit Touquette

Fait-Main Toyon Farm Chardonnay

9.443 ratings
9.514 pro ratings
Carneros, North Coast, California, USA
Chardonnay
Duck, Shellfish, Goose, Mushrooms, Manchego & Parmesan, Game, Pork, Squash & Root Vegetables, Chicken, Turkey, Cheddar & Gruyere, Meaty & Oily Fish, White Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Cream Sauces
Top Notes For
Ron R
9.6

Stunning, crystalline visual presentation. Leads into a honied, medium-weight palate. Lots of texture and layers meet soft acidity. Pineapple and guava dominate the finish. A sexy little beast for sure. This has arrived at its apex - drink now.

Stunning, crystalline visual presentation. Leads into a honied, medium-weight palate. Lots of texture and layers meet soft acidity. Pineapple and guava dominate the finish. A sexy little beast for sure. This has arrived at its apex - drink now.

Jul 18th, 2021
Shay A
9.5

Part 1 of the final and main event for the Fall WNH. The most spectacular lineup of wines I’ve ever seen, and an overall wonderful ending to an amazing trip with fantastic people.

I was saddened to see this because it reminded me how dumb I was not to purchase more of these when I could. One of the best Chardonnays I’ve had this year. Very tropical and citrus like up front with lemon cream aromatics. Smoked marzipan, honeyed cashews and a decadent finish. Acidity is bright and sharp which I throughly enjoy. Thanks for busting this out,
@Shawn R !

Part 1 of the final and main event for the Fall WNH. The most spectacular lineup of wines I’ve ever seen, and an overall wonderful ending to an amazing trip with fantastic people.

I was saddened to see this because it reminded me how dumb I was not to purchase more of these when I could. One of the best Chardonnays I’ve had this year. Very tropical and citrus like up front with lemon cream aromatics. Smoked marzipan, honeyed cashews and a decadent finish. Acidity is bright and sharp which I throughly enjoy. Thanks for busting this out,
@Shawn R !

Nov 13th, 2018
Ron R
9.4

The Springer/Spaniel (Reggie) says it all - Yummy and 94pts to boot! Woof 🐶

The Springer/Spaniel (Reggie) says it all - Yummy and 94pts to boot! Woof 🐶

1 person found it helpfulJan 19th, 2020
David L

14' Fait - Main Chardonnay. The balance between acidity, oak, & fruit is close to flawless. Yet another Chardonnay that needed time in the bottle. Not drinking nearly this well a year ago.

14' Fait - Main Chardonnay. The balance between acidity, oak, & fruit is close to flawless. Yet another Chardonnay that needed time in the bottle. Not drinking nearly this well a year ago.

1 person found it helpfulApr 3rd, 2017
Eric L.

Lovely, bright, citrusy Chardonnay to sip while cooking Thanksgiving dinner. Happy Thanksgiving to all my friends on Delectable! 🦃

Lovely, bright, citrusy Chardonnay to sip while cooking Thanksgiving dinner. Happy Thanksgiving to all my friends on Delectable! 🦃

1 person found it helpfulNov 24th, 2016
David L

14' Fait Main Toyon Farm Chardonnay. Drinking wonderfully now. Worth the one year wait! Just a balanced "California Chardonnay" 😳

14' Fait Main Toyon Farm Chardonnay. Drinking wonderfully now. Worth the one year wait! Just a balanced "California Chardonnay" 😳

Jun 4th, 2017
Adriel Lares

Vintner/Owner Memento Mori

9.2

Benoit you had me at Chardonnay

Benoit you had me at Chardonnay

Jul 10th, 2016
James Leahy

2011 Fait-Main Toyon Farm Chard. Brilliant!

2011 Fait-Main Toyon Farm Chard. Brilliant!

Apr 25th, 2014
Daniel Taub

@Benoit Touquette Mmmmmmm

Jun 5th, 2020
Daniel Taub

@Benoit Touquette god bless. Cheers

@Benoit Touquette god bless. Cheers

Aug 11th, 2017