Winemaker Notes
Bright yellow, with an intense bouquet of candied lemon, stone fruits and honeysuckle intermixed with notes of ripened apricot, juniper berry, fresh quince, beeswax and liquid minerals. Full-bodied, boasting a seamless texture, refined and complex, La Proportion Dorée will age gracefully for 20 years.
Blend: 68% Sémillon, 31% Sauvignon Blanc, 1% Muscadelle
Professional Ratings
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Jeb Dunnuck
Composed of mostly Semillon, along with 31% Sauvignon Blanc and a small but fragrant addition of 1% Muscadelle, the 2021 La Proportion Doree comes from 30-year-old, dry-farmed vines and was barrel fermented. It pours a bright yellow color and takes on another gear in the glass, cascading open with generous aromas of fresh currants, candle wax, jasmine, and a lift of white pepper spice. Medium to full-bodied, its structure offers fantastic definition, and it has a concentrated, rich texture, an even spine of acidity, and exceptional length. This is a stunning textural blend to enjoy over the coming 10-12 years.
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Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
Morlet's 2021 La Proportion Doree—a barrel-fermented blend of 68% Sémillon, 31% Sauvignon Blanc and 1% Muscadelle—is seemingly in a bit of a closed state, offering up subtle notes of beeswax and citrus, with hints of fig and melon on the nose. In the mouth, it's medium to full-bodied, with a fine, silky texture and ample length on the finish.
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James Suckling
A semillon-based blend in the style of a white Bordeaux. This offers great tension and freshness along with a rich texture and almost honeyed flavors. So lush in mouthfeel, offering honeysuckle, lemon zest and minerals on a full body. Barrel-fermented in neutral oak.
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