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2010 Morlet Family Vineyards Ma Princesse Chardonnay

Chardonnay: 750ml

$85.99

about this wine:

Located on the river bench of Sonoma County's Russian River Valley, this hillside vineyard benefits from ideal conditions for the Chardonnay vines.  The cuttings came from the Old Wente, the field selection renowned for its excellent quality and richness.  This concentration originates from the typical petite size of the berries.   Handcrafted
using classical Burgundian winemaking techniques, this wine is dedicated to their daughter, Claire Morlet.  It is 'My Princess' or 'Ma Princesse'.           

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points awarded:
ST 94 WA 90

Alex Shaw, JJ Buckley, August 2012

Light straw color. Crushed rocks, tart citrus, and a touch of floral notes show on the slightly restrained nose. Fruit flavors expand across the mid-palate, with bright acidity offering lift and focus to this medium-bodied wine. The bright and lively finish should lengthen with time. Still young, this will impress even more after another 3-5 years in the bottle.


90 points,

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, April 2013

The 2010 Chardonnay Ma Princesse, from a site in the Russian River, opens up beautifully in the glass. Honey, butterscotch, tropical fruit and sweet spices all blossom as the 2010 shows off its full-bodied personality. This old Wente selection yields very small berries packed with flavor. That intensity is quite evident throughout. Anticipated maturity: 2014-2024. -Antonio Galloni


94 points,

Stephen Tanzer's IWC, May 2012

(entirely from old Wente clones on Goldridge soil): Good full yellow. More exotic, high-toned aromas of Poire William, clove and butterscotch. Thicker and fatter than the Ma Douce, conveying a strong impression of dry extract. But there's still a surprising lightness and good energy to the seamless flavors of citrus zest and spices. Finishes with a note of coconut, which I attribute to the Louis Latour barrels used for this bottling (Morlet uses 25% new oak for his chardonnays).


Alex Shaw, JJ Buckley, August 2012

Light straw color. Crushed rocks, tart citrus, and a touch of floral notes show on the slightly restrained nose. Fruit flavors expand across the mid-palate, with bright acidity offering lift and focus to this medium-bodied wine. The bright and lively finish should lengthen with time. Still young, this will impress even more after another 3-5 years in the bottle.


90 points,

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, April 2013

The 2010 Chardonnay Ma Princesse, from a site in the Russian River, opens up beautifully in the glass. Honey, butterscotch, tropical fruit and sweet spices all blossom as the 2010 shows off its full-bodied personality. This old Wente selection yields very small berries packed with flavor. That intensity is quite evident throughout. Anticipated maturity: 2014-2024. -Antonio Galloni


94 points,

Stephen Tanzer's IWC, May 2012

(entirely from old Wente clones on Goldridge soil): Good full yellow. More exotic, high-toned aromas of Poire William, clove and butterscotch. Thicker and fatter than the Ma Douce, conveying a strong impression of dry extract. But there's still a surprising lightness and good energy to the seamless flavors of citrus zest and spices. Finishes with a note of coconut, which I attribute to the Louis Latour barrels used for this bottling (Morlet uses 25% new oak for his chardonnays).


About Winery

Luc & Jodie Morlet produce vineyard designated wines and unique cuvées of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Syrah, Sémillon with Sauvignon Blanc and Muscadelle from Sonoma County as well as Cabernet Sauvignon from the Napa Valley.

Luc Morlet represents the fourth generation of a French winemaking family. Growing up in Avenay-Val d'Or, he spent all his spare time working on his family's estate. His university studies of viticulture and winemaking were put into practice during years of work in vineyards and wineries in Burgundy, Bordeaux, and the south of France.

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