The Story
Name of origin: My Sweet “Douce brize” from the Ocean
Vineyard: Fort Ross-Seaview appellation – On the second ridge off Ocean on a high elevation and Goldridge soil.
Winemaking: Picking cluster by cluster. Fermentation in barrel through native yeast 100% Malolactic. Ageing sur lies with bâtonnage
in French oak from selected coopers.
Winemaker notes:
The cool maritime breeze and mild and sunny mountain climate create ideal conditi...
Vintage 2014
93 points by Robert Parker's Wine Advocate / Robert M. Parker Jr.
"The 2014 vintage, a drought year with abundant yields, rendered some beautiful Chardonnays from Morlet. The 2014 Chardonnay Ma Douce has considerable structure, a floral nose with loads of lemon custard, poached pear, subtle toast and a hint of white peach. It certainly has the structure to evolve for a decade or more. This seemed more closed than when I tasted it from barre...
