Morlet Ma Princesse Chardonnay

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. Aromas of lemon drop, Reinette apple skin 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. Built to age gracefully for over a decade, this wine will gain being cellared for 6 months to a year before starting to reveal itself.

2020

Wine Advocate 95: 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.

Vinous 94: The 2020 Chardonnay Ma Princesse is very pretty and airy, but retains all the classic textural notes that are such signatures of Luc Morlet's wines. Strong mineral and savory accents lend complexity as well as nuance. Mineral and ash undertones on the finish add a distinctive flair.