{"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","url":"https:\/\/timelesswinesdirect.com\/products\/morlet-family-vineyards-billet-doux-late-harvest-semillon-2012-half-bottle","provider":"timelesswines.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}