{"product_id":"morlet-family-vineyards-ma-douce-chardonnay-2017","title":"Morlet Family Vineyards Ma Douce Chardonnay 2017","description":"\u003cp\u003eMorlet Family Vineyards Ma Douce Chardonnay is made from 100 percent Chardonnay.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe cool maritime breeze and mild and sunny mountain climate create ideal conditions for this hillside vineyard located on the second ridge from the Pacific Ocean. Handcrafted using classical Burgundian winemaking techniques, this wine is dedicated to Jodie Morlet. 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. Full-bodied, the palate is laden with exotic fruit and citrus layers, offset by a wicked backbone of freshness and the most seductive creaminess to the texture, finishing very long with tons of savory sparks. 450 cases were made.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e-Wine Advocate 98 Points\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Morlet","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44949056356399,"sku":"217475","price":99.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/4677\/5087\/files\/madoucebtl_5f637dc5-3cc7-4cf9-9605-c866cbbe7548.jpg?v=1771488635","url":"https:\/\/timelesswinesdirect.com\/products\/morlet-family-vineyards-ma-douce-chardonnay-2017","provider":"timelesswines.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}