La Follette

Sangiacomo Vineyard Chardonnay

9.223 ratings
9.111 pro ratings
Sonoma Coast, Sonoma County, 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
Christanna Honer

One of original Flowers winemakers. Monstrous chard, round and rich and unabashedly exuding burnt toast aromas. I don't recommend it for breakfast, however.

One of original Flowers winemakers. Monstrous chard, round and rich and unabashedly exuding burnt toast aromas. I don't recommend it for breakfast, however.

1 person found it helpfulJan 23rd, 2015
Perry Riddle

Not ashamed of its opulence

Not ashamed of its opulence

Jun 24th, 2015
Amy Lieberfarb

Greg LaFollette, Winemaker has a terrific way of showing off the vineyard terroir perfectly. Fruit forward winemaking. Slight oak...not buttery, pear maybe even peach...some citrus too. Nice.

Greg LaFollette, Winemaker has a terrific way of showing off the vineyard terroir perfectly. Fruit forward winemaking. Slight oak...not buttery, pear maybe even peach...some citrus too. Nice.

Nov 12th, 2014
Courtney Humiston

Sommelier Charlie Palmer's Dry Creek Kitchen, Freelance Wine Writer

9.1

Greg calls this wine "sex in a bottle" because of its musky character he attributes to the vineyard. Balance of funk and freshness and love the texture.

Greg calls this wine "sex in a bottle" because of its musky character he attributes to the vineyard. Balance of funk and freshness and love the texture.

Oct 23rd, 2014
Nose Reiko

Seems we like how they treat grape

Seems we like how they treat grape

Feb 25th, 2017
Darren Tan

Quite possibly the best Chardonnay you can drink in this price range!

Quite possibly the best Chardonnay you can drink in this price range!

Jul 2nd, 2016
Eric Bostrom

Restrained fruit, not buttery chewy chardonnay

Restrained fruit, not buttery chewy chardonnay

Apr 19th, 2016
Robbin Montero

Always love this region! Can pick it out on a blind taste

Always love this region! Can pick it out on a blind taste

Aug 14th, 2015
Joshua Humm

To date, the best white wine I've ever had. Mashed pear, Macintosh Apple, banana, vanilla and cinnamon spice on the nose, much of the same on the palette, pinpoint acidity and a smooth round finish. Buttery and crisp cracker-like throughout but this quality does not take precedent over the rest of the voluptuous flavors of this wine.

To date, the best white wine I've ever had. Mashed pear, Macintosh Apple, banana, vanilla and cinnamon spice on the nose, much of the same on the palette, pinpoint acidity and a smooth round finish. Buttery and crisp cracker-like throughout but this quality does not take precedent over the rest of the voluptuous flavors of this wine.

Jul 30th, 2015
Collin Moody

Dang good domestic Chardonnay. Some interesting things happening in the background.

Dang good domestic Chardonnay. Some interesting things happening in the background.

Jun 26th, 2015