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Mer Soleil Chardonnay 2005
Mer Soleil Chardonnay 2005


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Mer Soleil Chardonnay 2005


Chardonnay

from Central Coast, California

white wine
The Wine News 91 point ratingThe Wine News 91 point rating
ratings pedigree (past vintages):
2006
Wine Enthusiast 2006 Chardonnay 93 point ratingWine Enthusiast 2006 Chardonnay 93 point rating
2004
Wine Enthusiast 2004 Chardonnay 92 point ratingWine Enthusiast 2004 Chardonnay 92 point rating
2002
Wine Enthusiast 2002 Chardonnay 92 point ratingWine Enthusiast 2002 Chardonnay 92 point rating
2000
Wine Enthusiast 2000 Chardonnay 93 point ratingWine Enthusiast 2000 Chardonnay 93 point rating
1999
Wine Enthusiast 1999 Chardonnay 93 point ratingWine Enthusiast 1999 Chardonnay 93 point rating
Wine Spectator 1999 Chardonnay 91 point ratingWine Spectator 1999 Chardonnay 91 point rating
1998
Wine Spectator 1998 Chardonnay 93 point ratingWine Spectator 1998 Chardonnay 93 point rating
Wine Enthusiast 1998 Chardonnay 90 point ratingWine Enthusiast 1998 Chardonnay 90 point rating
1997
Wine Enthusiast 1997 Chardonnay 94 point ratingWine Enthusiast 1997 Chardonnay 94 point rating
Wine Spectator 1997 Chardonnay 93 point ratingWine Spectator 1997 Chardonnay 93 point rating
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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

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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.
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