{"title":"Wine from Morlet","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/4677\/5087\/files\/morlet_estate_barrels_sm-100x200.jpg?v=1773496902\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeginning with the 2006 vintage, Luc \u0026amp; Jodie Morlet have been handcrafting vins de terroir and unique cuvées of Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc from their estate vineyards in Napa Valley as well as Chardonnay and Pinot Noir from the Sonoma Coast. The sought-after portfolio also includes a Pessac-Léognan-inspired white Bordeaux-style blend from Sonoma County. Meticulously farmed vineyards and low-intervention winemaking techniques produce powerful yet refined wines. By taking old world principles and adapting them to California, the Morlet style results in wines which are harmonious in their intensity, richness, complexity and refinement. It is this notion of harmony that inspired their logo, based upon 19th century French artist Mathurin Moreau’s sculpture entitled, ‘Harmonie.’ The Morlet wines clearly display personality, seamless character and graceful aging capability\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLuc and Jodie restored a pre-Prohibition winery, built in 1880, as a gravity-flow winemaking facility. The historic estate is just north of the charming town of St. Helena. This 6-acre hillside vineyard supplies the premium Cabernet Sauvignon for their ‘Morlet Estate’ label, designated as the prestigious St. Helena Appellation. The highly acclaimed ‘Force de la Nature’ and ‘Cœur de Vallée’ wines hail from Luc and Jodie’s Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon vineyard, situated in the world-renowned Oakville appellation and bordering the To Kalon Creek\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the foothills facing the western slopes of Mount St. Helena, Luc and Jodie’s Knights Valley vineyard provides the fruit for their ‘Mon Chevalier’ Cabernet Sauvignon. The warm and windy climate is ideal for the long ripening of the five Bordeaux varietals. In addition to their family-owned vineyards, they also direct the farming under long-term contracts on vineyards located in the Russian River Valley, Bennett Valley, Alexander Valley and Fort Ross-Seaview on the Sonoma Coast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAged exclusively in French oak barrels from selected artisan coopers, the wines are bottled unfined and unfiltered. Unwavering commitment to quality leads to small yields, attentive sorting, and the highest standard when blending. Thus, a very limited amount of each wine is ever produced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLuc and Jodie also import ‘Pierre Morlet Champagnes’ which have been handcrafted by Luc’s family in France for five generations. Named after Luc’s grandfather, these award-winning Champagnes come solely from the designations of either Grands Crus or Premiers Crus. The deep, chalky subsoil and temperate microclimates of these hillside vineyards provide wonderful growing conditions for both Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grapes. A rarity in Champagne, the tradition of barrel fermenting and aging continues to be honored, adding complexity and uniqueness to the wines. The multi-vintage ‘Grande Réserve’ and ‘Rosé’ as well as the vintaged ‘Millésime’ are available by contacting the winery in St. Helena.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"morlet-family-vineyards-billet-doux-late-harvest-semillon-2012-half-bottle","title":"Morlet Family Vineyards Billet Doux Late Harvest Semillon 2012 (half-bottle)","description":"\u003cp\u003eMorlet Family Vineyards Billet Doux Late Harvest Semillon 2012 (half-bottle) is made fromandnbsp Smillon (65%) Sauvignon Blanc (31%) Muscat Petits Grains (4%)rowing in the gravelly soil of an ancient riverbed in the beautiful Alexander Valley, the old vines benefit from hot afternoons and cool, foggy mornings, favorable for the development of Botrytis (Noble Rot). Extremely small yields in the Smillon, Sauvignon Blanc and Muscat vineyards lead to the immensely concentrated fruit. Just as one receives a note from ones sweetheart, we present this wine as a precious Love Note or Billet Doux.Deep crystal clear gold. Intense and complex bouquet of dry apricot, pche de vigne and Reine Claude yellow plum intermixed with notes of quince, honey, Muscat and a hint of sweet vanilla. Full bodied, the palate is reminiscent of the nose, with a creamy sweet texture and a great intensity. The large amount of sugar and glycerin creates a highlighted viscosity. Along with the wines great concentration, richness and opulence, the classical aromatic complexity reveals a flamboyant yet harmonious ensemble, leading to a very long, complex and smooth finish. Proprietary name Billet Doux Name meaning Love Noteandnbsp Type of wine Late harvest white wine Appellation Alexander Valley Vineyard singularity 25-60 year old vines Loamy and gravelly soils from an ancient river bed One cluster per shoot de rigueur Typical harvest date November Picking Manual, small lugs, refrigerated truckSorting Cluster by cluster Fermentation In barrel through native yeast Upbringing 16 months French Oak from selected artisan Coopers Bottling Unfined, filtered to prevent Malolactic Cellaring time Decades Serving Chilled and decanted Review: Produced from 65% Smillon, 31% Sauvignon Blanc and 4% Muscat, the 2012 Billet Doux has a medium golden and profoundly scented nose of beeswax, honeyed nuts, orange marmalade, Manuka honey and preserved lemons. Full-bodied, full-on sweet, rich, concentrated and oh-so-unctuous, it delivers powerful flavor layers and epic length. 175 cases were made. - Wine Advocate\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Morlet","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44949100134447,"sku":"448393","price":80.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/4677\/5087\/files\/morletdouxbtl_df3381fb-20e9-4294-a24f-7e5b86e4c3c7.jpg?v=1771488984"},{"product_id":"morlet-family-vineyards-bouquet-garni-syrah-2018","title":"Morlet Family Vineyards Bouquet Garni Syrah 2018","description":"\u003cp\u003eIntense violet, hints of lavender, black cherry, fresh leather and spicy flavors (white pepper and clove), rich and concentrated with a lingering spicy finish. Will age gracefully for several decades. Review: Morlet doesn't make much of it, but their Syrah is beautiful and well worth seeking out. The 2018 Syrah Bouquet Garni comes from the cool climate, higher elevation Bennett Valley in Sonoma and offers a big, exotic nose of blackberry and blackcurrant fruits as well sandalwood, dried flowers, new leather, and white pepper. The fruit is ripe and opulent, yet it still holds onto loads of classic cooler-climate Syrah gaminess and peppery notes. Full-bodied on the palate, it's balanced and has a lively, clean texture, beautiful depth of fruit, and a great finish. Enjoy bottles any time over the coming decade.Jeb Dunnuck\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Morlet","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44949184806959,"sku":"450320","price":115.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/4677\/5087\/files\/morletsyrag_1090a6d4-3ff6-45cc-958c-f4258054ac12.jpg?v=1771490954"},{"product_id":"morlet-family-vineyards-ma-douce-chardonnay-2020","title":"Morlet Family Vineyards Ma Douce Chardonnay 2020","description":"\u003cp\u003eMorlet Family Vineyards Ma Douce Chardonnay is made from 100 percent Chardonnay. The cool maritime breeze and mild and sunny mountain climate create ideal conditions for this hillside vineyard located on the second ridge from the Pacic Ocean. Handcrafted using classical Burgundian winemaking techniques, this wine is dedicated to Jodie Morlet. It is My Sweet' or Ma Douce.'Full yellow . Aromas of lemon drop, Crme Brule and orange zest intermixed with notes of minerality (wet stones) and fresh hazelnut. Full-bodied, mineral driven, this wine displays a creamy texture and very long mineral finish. Built to age gracefully for a decade, this wine is already very approachable.Propietary Name Ma Douce Name Meaning My Sweet Douce brize from the Ocean Varietal composition Chardonnay Type of wine Vineyard designated Appellation Fort Ross-Seaview Vineyard singularity On the second ridge off Ocean High elevation Goldridge soil Typical harvest date End of October Picking Manual, small lugs, refer truck Sorting Cluster by cluster Fermentation In barrel through native yeast 100% Malolactic Upbringing Sur lies with btonnage French oak from selected coopers Bottling Unfiltered Cellaring time 5-10 years Serving Slightly below room temperature Decanted when served young Review: Lots of white peach, quince, white flower, and green almond notes emerge from the 2020 Chardonnay Ma Douce, a full-bodied barrel sample with beautiful depth as well as freshness. 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Intense and complex bouquet of red, black and blue berries intermixed with notes of blueberries, minerals (graphite, wet river rocks) licorice, fresh blond tobacco and a hint of lavender. Full bodied, the palate is reminiscent of the nose, with a richly tannic yet round frame and a great intensity. The hillside tannins and the classical aromatic complexity create a harmonious ensemble, leading to a very long and elegant finish. Built to age for decades, this collectible wine opens up after a few years of cellaring and is particularly representative of this special vineyard from the hillside of Knights Valley. Mon Chevalier features the interaction of the loamy, well drained and rocky volcanic soil, the typical sunny mountain climate and the low-interventionistic Morlet winemaking approach. Propietary Name Mon Chevalier Name Meaning My Knight Named after our son, Paul Morlet Type of wine Vineyard designated Appellation Knights Valley Vineyard singularity Morlet Family Estate Hillside 1100-1200 feet elevation Rhyolitic, loam volcanic ash Typical harvest date End of October Picking Manual, small lugs, refer truck Sorting Cluster by cluster, berry per berry Fermentation Through native yeast Tank and Puncheons Upbringing 16 months French oak from artisan coopers Bottling Unfiltered Cellaring time Decades Serving Room temperature Decanting recommended Review: The 2017 'Mon Chevalier' is rich, deep and unctuous, with all the character that makes wines from this site so exciting. Graphite, inky bluepurplish fruit, spice and lavender infuse the 2017 with tremendous complexity. In the glass, the 2017 is savory, rich and expansive, not to mention hugely appealing. Vinous\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Morlet","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44949191917615,"sku":"450521","price":200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/4677\/5087\/files\/monchevbtl_6a2f69f6-867e-4047-ae7d-5c9cb0cea2ee.jpg?v=1771491170"},{"product_id":"morlet-family-vineyards-mon-chevalier-cabernet-sauvignon-2018","title":"Morlet Family Vineyards Mon Chevalier Cabernet Sauvignon 2018","description":"\u003cp\u003eMorlet Family Vineyards Mon Chevalier Cabernet Sauvignon is made from Cabernet Sauvignon (86%) Cabernet Franc (8%) Merlot (3%) Malbec (2%) Petit Verdot (1%) .Located on the hillsides of Knights Valley, near Calistoga, this vineyard benefits from its proximity to Mount St. Helena, whose warm and windy climate is ideal for the long ripening of the Bordeaux red varietals. Handcrafted by using classical winemaking techniques, this special wine is dedicated to our son, Paul Morlet. Dark red with a hue of purple. Intense and complex bouquet of red, black and blue berries intermixed with notes of blueberries, minerals (graphite, wet river rocks) licorice, fresh blond tobacco and a hint of lavender. Full bodied, the palate is reminiscent of the nose, with a richly tannic yet round frame and a great intensity. The hillside tannins and the classical aromatic complexity create a harmonious ensemble, leading to a very long and elegant finish. Built to age for decades, this collectible wine opens up after a few years of cellaring and is particularly representative of this special vineyard from the hillside of Knights Valley. Mon Chevalier features the interaction of the loamy, well drained and rocky volcanic soil, the typical sunny mountain climate and the low-interventionistic Morlet winemaking approach. Property Name: Mon Chevalier Name Meaning My Knight Named after our son, Paul Morlet Type of wine Vineyard designated Appellation Knights Valley Vineyard singularity Morlet Family Estate Hillside 1100-1200 feet elevation Rhyolitic, loam volcanic ash Typical harvest date End of October Picking Manual, small lugs, refer truck Sorting Cluster by cluster, berry per berry Fermentation Through native yeast Tank and Puncheons Upbringing 16 months French oak from artisan coopers Bottling Unfiltered Cellaring time Decades Serving Room temperature Decanting recommended Review: The 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Mon Chevalier comes from the Knights Valley, just north of Napa Valley in the larger Sonoma County, and it always seems to me to have one foot in Napa and one foot in Sonoma. Boasting a similar rubypurple (as do all of the releases here), it's slightly more reserved and stately (knightly, if you will), with building aromas and flavors of blackcurrants, toasted bread, dried violets, baking spices, and loamy earth. These carry to a pure, full-bodied, multi-dimensional Cabernet that's flawlessly balanced, has ripe yet certainly present tannins, a notable sense of minerality, and a great, great finish. It's just another incredible wine from Luc Morlet that can be drunk today with ample pleasure or cellared for 20-30 years if, for some reason, you feel the need to delay gratification.Jeb Dunnuck\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Morlet","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44949241298991,"sku":"451331","price":210.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/4677\/5087\/files\/monchevbtl_ce03171f-f01f-4f5e-b425-aecfa50476c9.jpg?v=1771492031"}],"url":"https:\/\/timelesswinesdirect.com\/collections\/wineries-morlet.oembed","provider":"timelesswines.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}