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Frenchman Hills Chardonnay

9.135 ratings
9.18 pro ratings
Washington, 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
Vino Kaela

Rich, voluptuous body with a caramel vanilla finish.

Rich, voluptuous body with a caramel vanilla finish.

Apr 2nd, 2018
David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.2

This is another brand from Charles Smith of K Vintners. 50% of the Frenchmen Hills spends 9 months in concrete and the other 50% spends 9 months in neutral oak. On the nose, Meyer lemon, lime, green apple, touch of sulfur, cream and yellow lilies. The palate is fresh and transitions to slightly sour. Fruits of; lemon & lime zest, overripe pineapple, grapefruit, touch of green apple, a little cream, honeycomb, body is a touch oily, yellow lilies, minerality is powdery but crisp, the acidity bright and round with a rich, slight creamy beautiful finish. I certainly like this more than the "Uncovered."

This is another brand from Charles Smith of K Vintners. 50% of the Frenchmen Hills spends 9 months in concrete and the other 50% spends 9 months in neutral oak. On the nose, Meyer lemon, lime, green apple, touch of sulfur, cream and yellow lilies. The palate is fresh and transitions to slightly sour. Fruits of; lemon & lime zest, overripe pineapple, grapefruit, touch of green apple, a little cream, honeycomb, body is a touch oily, yellow lilies, minerality is powdery but crisp, the acidity bright and round with a rich, slight creamy beautiful finish. I certainly like this more than the "Uncovered."

Aug 17th, 2017
Brian Joynt

Spectacular chard.

Spectacular chard.

1 person found it helpfulOct 16th, 2016
Prema Behan

Fresh, fun, apricot jam and barrel spice. Yum.

Fresh, fun, apricot jam and barrel spice. Yum.

1 person found it helpfulOct 15th, 2016
Jennifer Laurie

Cold creamy coffee on the nose baked apple bright acid and milk chocolate on the finish

Cold creamy coffee on the nose baked apple bright acid and milk chocolate on the finish

1 person found it helpfulMar 16th, 2016
Kurt Schuster

I say this with love, it kind of reminds me of popcorn. Buttery, a little bit salty, a good savory flavor in Chardonnay. That’s neither boring nor cliché. 

I say this with love, it kind of reminds me of popcorn. Buttery, a little bit salty, a good savory flavor in Chardonnay. That’s neither boring nor cliché. 

May 26th, 2023
Neal Ferry

More acid

More acid

Aug 26th, 2022
Shannon k.

Decent chardonnay but maybe not as buttery as my favorites are. I'd drink it again but wouldn't seek it out. It is smooth, slight oak at the end.

Decent chardonnay but maybe not as buttery as my favorites are. I'd drink it again but wouldn't seek it out. It is smooth, slight oak at the end.

Mar 8th, 2021
Chris Summers

$31.50

$31.50

May 2nd, 2019
Jo Anne B

The color of a slightly dehydrated persons urine. Lemon, grapefruit and a hint of regret on the nose. Butter, pith and high quality olive oil. Delish!

The color of a slightly dehydrated persons urine. Lemon, grapefruit and a hint of regret on the nose. Butter, pith and high quality olive oil. Delish!

Feb 17th, 2019