Morlet Chardonnay Ma Princesse 2022
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99+ Points | CWA
“The 2022 Ma Princesse is one of the most deftly-balanced editions of this bottling I’ve tasted over the last decade plus. Long a favorite of those who enjoy California Chardonnay at its most full-bodied and luscious, its captivating texture and richness here are kept in place this year by a spine of racy lemon and tangerine. To have a mouthful of this to swish around is to simply luxuriate in the layers of flavors and sensations it provides one after the other: basketfuls of ripe citrus, white peach, apple skin, baking spices… One expects the finish to show a mouth-coating oak but instead there’s just waves of bright ripe fruit with lingering creaminess and a strong urge to enjoy another sip. Morlet is at the top of his game here this is simply stunning juice. I am conservatively giving this 99+ points but anyone lucky enough to enjoy a bottle will likely find it to be flawless.” - California Wine Advisors
98 Points | JD
“The 2022 Chardonnay Ma Princesse comes from several south-facing sites in the Russian River Valley and was made entirely from old Wente clones of Chardonnay. In the glass, it opens to notes of flint that give way to more opulent ripe white peach fruit, lemon oils, and beeswax. Full-bodied and persistent, with more richness and concentration underneath in this vintage, it has a richer texture but a very long finish as well, with lasting notes of toasted incense. Drink 2025-2040. 300 cases were produced.” - Jeb Dunnuck
“The 2022 Ma Princesse is one of the most deftly-balanced editions of this bottling I’ve tasted over the last decade plus. Long a favorite of those who enjoy California Chardonnay at its most full-bodied and luscious, its captivating texture and richness here are kept in place this year by a spine of racy lemon and tangerine. To have a mouthful of this to swish around is to simply luxuriate in the layers of flavors and sensations it provides one after the other: basketfuls of ripe citrus, white peach, apple skin, baking spices… One expects the finish to show a mouth-coating oak but instead there’s just waves of bright ripe fruit with lingering creaminess and a strong urge to enjoy another sip. Morlet is at the top of his game here this is simply stunning juice. I am conservatively giving this 99+ points but anyone lucky enough to enjoy a bottle will likely find it to be flawless.” - California Wine Advisors
98 Points | JD
“The 2022 Chardonnay Ma Princesse comes from several south-facing sites in the Russian River Valley and was made entirely from old Wente clones of Chardonnay. In the glass, it opens to notes of flint that give way to more opulent ripe white peach fruit, lemon oils, and beeswax. Full-bodied and persistent, with more richness and concentration underneath in this vintage, it has a richer texture but a very long finish as well, with lasting notes of toasted incense. Drink 2025-2040. 300 cases were produced.” - Jeb Dunnuck
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