Sarah Francis

Beckstoffer Carneros Lake Vineyard Chardonnay

9.47 ratings
9.54 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
Shay A
9.4

@Benjamin Keator had his hosting at the CC tonight and it was absolutely incredible. What a night of gorgeous wines! All wines are guessed blind.

What an absolute treat. Sarah Francis has crafted some incredible wines, and is a close friend of Weston (from Montagu wines). She’s received monster scores and her quantity is minuscule. That being said, I called this 2012 (right vintage) Aubert (wrong producer), specifically one of their Carneros Chardonnays (got the region right!). It had a lemon cream and lemon tart richness to it with high acidity. Like Aubert’s Hudson was mixed with Aubert’s Lauren. Incredible Chardonnay.

@Benjamin Keator had his hosting at the CC tonight and it was absolutely incredible. What a night of gorgeous wines! All wines are guessed blind.

What an absolute treat. Sarah Francis has crafted some incredible wines, and is a close friend of Weston (from Montagu wines). She’s received monster scores and her quantity is minuscule. That being said, I called this 2012 (right vintage) Aubert (wrong producer), specifically one of their Carneros Chardonnays (got the region right!). It had a lemon cream and lemon tart richness to it with high acidity. Like Aubert’s Hudson was mixed with Aubert’s Lauren. Incredible Chardonnay.

Nov 3rd, 2018
David Hanawalt

Fresh, rich, light pineapple, gorgeous chardonnay. Had with white truffle gnocchi at the Evangeline bar. Life is good.

Fresh, rich, light pineapple, gorgeous chardonnay. Had with white truffle gnocchi at the Evangeline bar. Life is good.

1 person found it helpfulMay 16th, 2016
Vijay Patel

Vijay had this 8 years ago

Vijay had this 8 years ago

1 person found it helpfulNov 28th, 2015
Chris Morgan

Sommelier The Oceanaire Seafood Room

9.4

Surprisingly leaner than the '11. Maybe just a function of its youth. Seems like this wine will show a lot more soon.

Surprisingly leaner than the '11. Maybe just a function of its youth. Seems like this wine will show a lot more soon.

1 person found it helpfulMay 22nd, 2015
Sean Nelson

Exceeded my high expectations. Absolutely gorgeous, perfectly balanced Chardonnay from @sarahfrancis72

Exceeded my high expectations. Absolutely gorgeous, perfectly balanced Chardonnay from @sarahfrancis72

1 person found it helpfulFeb 4th, 2015
Chris Morgan

Sommelier The Oceanaire Seafood Room

9.5

Chris had this 6 years ago

Chris had this 6 years ago

Nov 8th, 2017
Ryan Vinson

Ryan had this 7 years ago

Ryan had this 7 years ago

Oct 13th, 2017