{"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-coup-de-coeur-chardonnay-2014","title":"Morlet Coup de Coeur Chardonnay 2014","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMorlet Coup de Coeur Chardonnay is made from 100 percent Chardonnay.\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWinemaker notes:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom the same hillside vineyards as ‘Ma Princesse’ and ‘Ma Douce,’ this unique cuvée was judiciously blended from a strictly limited number of selected barrels displaying truly outstanding features. It is our ‘Heart’s Astonishment’ or ‘Coup de Cœur.’\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStraw yellow color. Complex bouquet of candied lemon, citrus oils, Reinette apple and strong notes of hazelnut and white truffle. Mineral driven on the palate, the mouth feel is rich yet delicate. Seamless and classic, it is wonderfully subtle and long on the finish. With a very high ageing potential, this wine can be cellared for over a decade.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReview: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e The 2014 Chardonnay Coup De Coeur is always a selection of the best barrels of Chardonnay in the cellar. The 2014 has a breathtaking nose of honeyed tropical fruits, apple blossom, citrus oil, a hint of marmalade and subtle toast. It is full-bodied and rich with great acidity and considerable structure built-in with vibrant acidity and natural energy. This is a beauty, but I suggest patience of a year or so before enjoying it over the following decade or more.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e-Wine Advocate 95+ Points\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Morlet","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44949037088815,"sku":"160228","price":170.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/4677\/5087\/files\/morletchard_9e27750f-301d-4a7d-b229-2cf77973eb52.jpg?v=1771488139"},{"product_id":"morlet-family-vineyards-en-famille-pinot-noir-2017","title":"Morlet Family Vineyards En Famille Pinot Noir 2017","description":"\u003cp\u003eMorlet Family Vineyards En Famille Pinot Noir is made from 100 percent Pinot Noir.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor generations our family has been growing the Pinot Noir grape in France. Each harvest, we love to celebrate this time-honored commitment while our children stomp a small vat of Pinot Noir from California’s Sonoma Coast. As for any family celebration or casual gathering, this handcrafted wine is to be appreciated ‘En Famille.’ Intense raspberry, wild strawberry, forest floor and earthy notes (graphite), very rich and complex with a leathery lingering finish. Will age gracefully for over a decade.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePropietary Name\tEn Famille \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Name Meaning\tWith the family (with kids’ help) 5 generations with Pinot Noir \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Varietal composition\tPinot Noir (100%) \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Type of wine\tVineyard designated \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Appellation\tFort Ross-Seaview \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Vineyard singularity\tOn the 2nd ridge off Pacific Ocean 1,100 feet of elevation Goldridge sedimentary soil \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Typical harvest date\tOctober Picking\tManual, small lugs, refer truck Sorting\tCluster by cluster, berry per berry \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Fermentation\tThrough native yeast Punch downs Puncheons only Upbringing\t14 months French oak from artisan coopers \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Bottling\tUnfiltered \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Cellaring time\t10+ years \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Serving\tSlightly below room temperature No decanting\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReview:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003eMore black fruits, smoked earth, baking spices, and earthy, saddle leather notes emerge from the 2017 Pinot Noir En Famille, which comes from a warmer, south-facing vineyard in the Fort Ross-Seaview region. This ripe, powerful, full-bodied Pinot Noir has an incredible texture and a huge core of fruit, yet it stays balanced, pure, and elegant, with plenty of tannic structure. 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It is ‘My Sweet’ or ‘Ma Douce.’\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFull yellow color. Aromas of lemon drop, Crème Brulée and orange zest intermixed with strong 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePropietary Name\tMa Douce \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Name Meaning\tMy Sweet “Douce brize” from the Ocean \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Varietal composition\tChardonnay \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Type of wine\tVineyard designated \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Appellation\tFort Ross-Seaview \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Vineyard singularity\tOn the second ridge off Ocean High elevation Goldridge soil \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Typical harvest date\tEnd of October \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Picking\tManual, small lugs, refer truck \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Sorting\tCluster by cluster\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Fermentation\tIn barrel through native yeast 100% Malolactic \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Upbringing\tSur lies with bâtonnage \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e French oak from selected coopers \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Bottling\tUnfiltered \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Cellaring time\t5-10 years \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Serving\tSlightly below room temperature Decanted when served young \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReview:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003eMa Douce comes from a vineyard in Fort Ross-Seaview—not far from Marcassin Vineyard. It is planted mainly to Old Wente clone selection. The 2017 Chardonnay Ma Douce comes bounding out of the glass with exuberant notes of ripe peaches, pink grapefruit and guava plus hints of butterscotch, toasted almonds, orange blossoms and acacia honey. 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Handcrafted by using classical winemaking techniques, this special wine is dedicated to our son, Paul Morlet. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePropietary Name\tMon Chevalier \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Name Meaning\tMy Knight Named after our son, Paul Morlet \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Varietal composition\t86% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Cabernet Franc, 3% Merlot 2% Malbec and 1% Petit Verdot \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Type of wine\tVineyard designated \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Appellation\tKnights Valley \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Vineyard singularity\tMorlet Family Estate Hillside 1100-1200 feet elevation Rhyolitic, loam \u0026amp; volcanic ash \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Typical harvest date\tEnd of October\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Picking\tManual, small lugs, refer truck\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Sorting\tCluster by cluster, berry per berry\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Fermentation\tThrough native yeast Tank and Puncheons \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Upbringing\t16 months French oak from artisan coopers\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Bottling\tUnfiltered \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Cellaring time\tDecades \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Serving\tRoom temperature \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Decanting recommended\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReview: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003eThe 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon Mon Chevalier, which includes no Merlot (it’s 90% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Cabernet Franc, and the rest Malbec and Petit Verdot) is a black fruited, powerful 2015 that just fills the mouth with fruit. Blueberries, plums, violets, chocolate, and savory herb notes all emerge from this full-bodied, big, meaty, licorice-laced effort that, like all of Luc’s wines, stays balanced, graceful and pure. 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It is our ‘Heart’s Astonishment’ or ‘Coup de Cœur.’\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStraw yellow color. Complex bouquet of candied lemon, citrus oils, Reinette apple and strong notes of hazelnut and white truffle. Mineral driven on the palate, the mouth feel is rich yet delicate. Seamless and classic, it is wonderfully subtle and long on the finish. With a very high ageing potential, this wine can be cellared for over a decade.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReview: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003eThe borderline perfect 2017 Chardonnay Coup De Coeur comes from a selection of the best barrels and there are only 150 cases of this elixir. Aged in 40% new French oak, this exotic, powerful Chardonnay offers a heavenly bouquet of honeyed citrus, toasted brioche exotic flowers, and orange blossom. It’s rich, voluptuous, and thrillingly textured, yet has good acidity, remarkable purity, a stacked mid-palate and a finish that won’t quit. Count me impressed; California Chardonnay doesn’t get much better.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e-Jeb Dunnuck 99 Points\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCoup de Coeur is an über barrel-selection blend of the Morlet’s Chardonnay vineyards, using exclusively Old Wente clone selection. The 2017 Chardonnay Coup de Coeur bursts with spicy notions of allspice and coriander seed over a core of ripe Bosc pears, apple pie and almond croissant with wafts of beeswax and candied ginger. Medium to full-bodied, the palate is tightly wound, offering beautiful tension to offset all the opulent, spicy flavors, finishing very long and incredibly harmonious even at this very youthful stage. 150 cases are due to be made.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e-Wine Advocate 99 Points\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Morlet","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44949056749615,"sku":"217258","price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/4677\/5087\/files\/morletchard.jpg?v=1771488634"},{"product_id":"morlet-family-vineyards-passionement-cabernet-sauvignon-2015","title":"Morlet Family Vineyards Passionement Cabernet Sauvignon 2015","description":"\u003cp\u003eMorlet Family Vineyards Passionement Cabernet Sauvignon is made from \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003eDark purple. Intense and complex bouquet of red, black and blue berries intermixed with notes of blueberries, Crème de Cassis, plum, cedar and a hint of cedar and cigar box. Full bodied, the palate is reminiscent of the nose, with a creamy texture and a great intensity. The luscious tannins, the intense aromatic complexity and its opulence create a flamboyant yet harmonious ensemble, leading to a very long, complex and smooth finish. This early charming and collectible wine represents the passionate, uncompromised and on-going pursuit of quality.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReview:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003eFlirting with perfection, the 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon Passionnement has a Léoville Las Case-like regalness in its crème de cassis, graphite, camphor, charcoal, and gravelly minerality. 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Extremely small yields in the Sémillon, Sauvignon Blanc and Muscat vineyards lead to the immensely concentrated fruit. Just as one receives a note from one’s sweetheart, we present this wine as a precious ‘Love Note’ or ‘Billet Doux.’\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDeep crystal clear gold. Intense and complex bouquet of dry apricot, pêche 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. 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Handcrafted by using classical winemaking techniques, this special wine is dedicated to our son, Paul Morlet. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003eDark 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. 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Boasting a similar ruby\/purple color (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. 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