Mer Soleil Barrel Fermented Chardonnay 2005
Chardonnay
from Central Coast, California
winemaker's notes:
This marks the 13th vintage for Mer Soleil Chardonnay, and captures the best of what the coastal landscape of Monterey County's wine country offers each year. Lots were aged separately in French oak barrels, about 40 percent of which were new oak. The wine was then crafted in the cellar until it was ready for bottling, producing the fully-ripened, sea-and-sun brilliance of flavor for which Mer Soleil is known.
The wine opens with tropical fruit and honeysuckle aromas. Luxurious flavors of crème brulee and even a hint of butter are framed by notes of fine oak and the lively acidity of citrus zest. The mouthfeel is full and lush and brings all the wine's elements through to a long, persistent finish.
"Exotic aromas of orange marmalade, lychee, honey and brown spice. Oily flavors of candied mango, lemon butter and pineapple. Honeyed close exudes butter."
-Wine News
user reviews:
The top 3 most liked reviews for this wine.
A Customer - Illinois
this is my all time fave. wine! My family used to buy these by the case! every party had these bottles of amazing wine! The best ever!
A Customer - Kansas City, MO. 64108
My all time favorite Chardonnay! I would describe it as absolutely perfect to any Chardonnay lover.
