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2015 Morlet Family Vineyards Ma Douce Chardonnay

Removed from a professional wine storage facility; Purchased upon release; Consignor is original owner

Lightly elevated cork

Removed from a professional wine storage facility; Purchased upon release; Consignor is original owner

Ends Sunday, 7pm Pacific

RATINGS

96The Wine Advocate

...bursts forth from the glass with bold, beautiful aromas of mandarin peel, fresh grapefruit and apricots with hints of honeyed toast and candied ginger. Medium to full-bodied, the palate is simply electric with intense stone fruit and citrus layers and a silken texture lifted by a lively acid line, finishing long with mineral and spice suggestions.

93Vinous / IWC

...laced with the essence of apricot, vanillin, dried pear and pineapple. Lush and exotic, with attractive tropical overtones, the 2015 is super inviting. This is a surprisingly mid-weight wine for a year that was so low-yielding. Hints of white flowers and orchard fruit add brightness as the wine sits in the glass. Soft and open-knit...

REGION

United States, California, Sonoma, Sonoma Coast

Sonoma Coast AVA runs from San Pablo Bay in the south to Mendocino County in the north. It includes 7,000 vineyard acres and earned AVA status in 1987. Its proximity to the Pacific Ocean means it gets double the rainfall of nearby inland appellations and the ocean gives the appellation a relatively cool climate. Chardonnay and Pinot Noir can thrive in these conditions, and there are numerous producers making critically acclaimed Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.

TYPE

White Wine, Chardonnay

This white variety originated in Burgundy, but is now grown around the world. Its flexibility to thrive in many regions translates to wide flavor profile in the market. Chardonnay is commonly used in making Champagne and sparkling wines.