Franciscan Estate

Cuvée Sauvage Napa Valley Chardonnay

9.223 ratings
9.18 pro ratings
Napa Valley, 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
Marla Carroll

Tasted a vertical today, the 2004, 2007, and 2011 were my favorites but it was a joy tasting the differences in each vintage.

Tasted a vertical today, the 2004, 2007, and 2011 were my favorites but it was a joy tasting the differences in each vintage.

Mar 1st, 2016
Brian Pucillo

This wine is truly fabulous for the quality and price. Luscious, good acidity and well rounded.

This wine is truly fabulous for the quality and price. Luscious, good acidity and well rounded.

Dec 31st, 2014
Steve Steese

A truly excellent effort by Fransiscan! Excellent balance of fruit and acidity, with rich, toasty, well integrated oak. Crisp, long, mineral finish.

A truly excellent effort by Fransiscan! Excellent balance of fruit and acidity, with rich, toasty, well integrated oak. Crisp, long, mineral finish.

Mar 17th, 2014
Marilu Sanchez

Great well balance wine oaky buttery apricot vanilla peach banana peel lovely

Great well balance wine oaky buttery apricot vanilla peach banana peel lovely

Feb 27th, 2014
Martin Redmond

#ChardonnayDay #ChardDay @FrancicanWines Tasty! Apple Meyer lemon toasty oak and vanilla character

#ChardonnayDay #ChardDay @FrancicanWines Tasty! Apple Meyer lemon toasty oak and vanilla character

May 24th, 2013
L.A. Warren

Very even wine. Liked it, bit it didn't blow my socks off.

Very even wine. Liked it, bit it didn't blow my socks off.

Oct 7th, 2017
Suzie Tufts

Such a fantastic find! The flavors really change as the wine warms up.

Such a fantastic find! The flavors really change as the wine warms up.

Jun 9th, 2016
Carter Proctor

Buttery but little oak hints of fresh dill when eating raw cucumber

Buttery but little oak hints of fresh dill when eating raw cucumber

Sep 4th, 2014
Jeff Proctor

Buttery with a hint of Oaky flavor.
Purchases in Napa on a bike trip.
Janet's favorite

Buttery with a hint of Oaky flavor.
Purchases in Napa on a bike trip.
Janet's favorite

Aug 31st, 2014
Greg Cutchall

Nice Chard $40

Nice Chard $40

Nov 19th, 2013