Morlet Chardonnay Ma Princesse 2021

Vintage: 2021

. Original price: $149.99 . Final price: $120
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On the river bench of Somona County’s Russian River, this vineyard benefits from Goldridge soil containing metamorphic rock. The cuttings 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 techniques, this wine is dedicated to Luc and Jodie’s daughter, Claire Morlet. It is ‘My Princess’ or ‘Ma Princesse.’

Winemaker notes:

Straw yellow color with aromas of lemon drop, Reinette apple skin and fresh herbs (chamomile). Full-bodied and concentrated, ‘Ma Princesse’ consistently displays a creamy and rich texture which coats the palate for a very long time. Built to age gracefully for over a decade, this wine will gain being cellared for six months to a year before starting to reveal itself.

Professional Scores

96

The 2021 Chardonnay Ma Princesse is racy and super-expressive right out of the gate. Lemon confit, marzipan, passionfruit and sweet spice are beautifully layered. There's lovely mid-palate oiliness and texture here, along with plenty of richness, but no excess weight. This is the most overt of Luc and Jodie Morlet's Chardonnays.

Vinous Media

97

Sourced from the justly famed Ritchie Vineyard, Morlet's 2021 Chardonnay Ma Princesse features a big, wonderfully expressive nose bursting with scents of ripe melon, pear and pineapple. It's full-bodied and opulent, ripe and weighty, but it marries that to amazing drive and energy on the long, harmonious finish.

The Wine Advocate

750ml