94
points
Napa Valley Chardonnay

Freemark Abbey Winery

Napa Valley Chardonnay

2020 North Coast
Rated 90+ Points
$45
Not a historical or directOnly product
BROWSING ONLY
Description

As one of the ten Chardonnays selected for the infamous 1976 "Judgment of Paris", Freemark Abbey was one of the elite trailblazers of Chardonnay in Napa Valley. Displaying this pedigree with vineyards located in some of the coolest areas of the valley, this white wine is rich and creamy with a ripe fruit profile of Fuji apple, Bosc pear and lemon curd balanced by subtle notes of butterscotch and vanilla bean.
Acclaim
94
points
JamesSuckling.com
JS 3/2022
92
points
Robert Parker Wine Advocate
JC 5/2022
92
points
JebDunnuck.com
JD 2/2023

Aromas

  • Angel Food Cake Angel Food Cake
  • Fuji Apple Fuji Apple
  • Baking Spices Baking Spices

Flavors

  • Fresh Citrus Fresh Citrus
  • Spice Spice
RECENT TASTING NOTES
This is very steely and fresh with crushed-stone and lemon-rind undertones. Praline, too. Medium-bodied, linear and bright. About 40% malo. Mostly Carneros and Coombsville fruit. Excellent value for this quality. Drink or hold.
James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com, 3/2022
Napa Valley Chardonnay

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