2020 Morlet Family Vineyards 'Ma Princesset' Chardonnay Russian River Valley
On the river bench of Sonoma Country’s Russian River, this vineyard benefitsfrom Goldridge soil containing metamorphic rock. The cuttings come from the Old Wente field selection, renowned for excellent quality and minerality. Its concentration originates from the typically petite size of the berries. Handcrafted using classical Burgundian winemaking techniques, this wine is dedicated to our daughter, Claire Morlet. It is ‘My Princess’ or ‘Ma Princesse.’
The Wine Independent
The 2020 ‘Ma Princesse’ slowly unfurls with fragrant notions of key lime pie, orange blossom, and apricots, plus suggestions of baking bread and fresh ginger. Medium to full-bodied, the palate has wonderful tension with counter-intuitively bright fruit (for such a warm vintage) and loads of bright, vibrant citrus flavors, finishing on a lingering gingery note. -The Wine Independent