2020 Morlet 'Ma Princesse' Chardonnay Russian River Valley

Winemaker Notes: Straw yellow color with aromas of lemon drop, apple and fresh herbs (chamomile). Full-bodied and concentrated, this wine displays a creamy and rich texture which coats the palate for a very long time.

On the river bench of Sonoma Country's Russian River, this vineyard benefits from Goldridge soil containing metamorphic rock. The cutting come from the Old Wente field selection, renowned for excellent quality and minerality. Its concentration originates from the typically petite size of the berries. Handcrafted using classical Burgundian winemaking techniques, this wine is dedicated to our daughter, Claire Morlet. It is "My Princess" or 'Ma Princesse'. 

CRITICAL ACCLAIM


Jeb Dunnuck - "I loved the nose on the 2020 Chardonnay Ma Princesse, which has a captivating array of white peach, pineapple, minty herbs, and flowers. Coming from older vines in the Ritchie Vineyard in the Russian River, it’s full-bodied, concentrated, and vibrant, with beautiful purity and length. Range: 95-97"


Robert Parker's Wine Advocate - "Sourced from the Ritchie Vineyard and barrel fermented in one-third new French oak, the 2020 Chardonnay Ma Princesse is a beauty, featuring intriguing scents of pencil shavings, crushed stone, pineapple and lemon. It's medium to full-bodied but nicely delineated and crisp, with a zesty, lingering finish."