2016 Morlet Family Vineyards Chardonnay Coup de Coeur

Community Tasting Notes (32) Avg Score: 96.2 points

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  4/25/2024 - Cyclist Likes this wine: 99 Points

  Have heard about this wine for years. Touted as the best domestic US Chardonnay people have ever had. An absolute treat, this lives up to the talk, even with several years of age on it now. A beautiful, French-styled white that is so effortlessly balanced, while remaining quite bold at the same time. I would be glad to have more of these in my cellar.

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  4/17/2024 - sfwinelover1 Likes this wine:

  Brought to Amima as a small thank you to MNWJ (WBW also benefited, as he should for having chauffeured the old guys through the Valley for 2 days) along with the Ovid (I’m nothing if not gracious). I’ve written at length about this but mostly weigh in here to say that 1) I think that this continues to be prime drinking window with no signs of fading in sight, and 2) while I think that this pairs immaculately with meatier fish, poultry and perhaps even something like a lean pork, it was just too robust for the mostly white Omakase (the Cristal, a Spottswoode SB or even the Eden Rift chard would have paired better), even though this wine could never be truly inappropriate with much of anything. This is still a 100 pt’er for me, joining the ‘21 Bella Oaks as the only perfect wines of the trip. Acquiring more at what I paid for these would be a complete no brainer.

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  3/8/2024 - jsmorris707 Likes this wine: 96 Points

  Similar to prior notes after a 1 hour SO,except starting to show its age with more mature notes; still outstanding, drink up

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  11/10/2023 - yaCellar Likes this wine: 93 Points

  I agree with others that this is in the realm of Aubert and White Burg. In my opinion this carries a much larger oak footprint, which detracts from the elegance.

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  9/10/2023 - RhoneWho wrote: 100 Points

  I have been following 2016 Morlet Coup de Coeur for the last 3 years; and it's performed consistently stellar. It's time to write up the notes. I noticed the color has gotten more golden straw hay than its early days (years).
  
  I have been a fan of chardonnays from Aubert, Peter Michael, Morlet, Hartford Court and Mount Eden. They are all great wines. I must say Morlet's Coup de Coeur has the best of both worlds (California fruit and structure of Grand Cru Burgundy), particularly for the 2016 vintage.
  
  We are drank it (RP 98+) side by side with 2015 Peter Micheal's Point Rouge (RP 99) and 2015 Aubert UV-SL (RP100). Aubert is the most opulent and luscious; and PM Point Rouge is very finesse but needs more time to develop. I think Morlet's is the most burgundian and elegant of these 3 wines.
  
  The texture is uber-fine with fantastic energy (highest quality of acidity) that balance the richness of fruit flavor. It has a well of ripe granny smith apple, lemon oil, buttered poached pear with a hint of Yuzu and almond croissant. It can be enjoyed by itself or with food. It paired so well with lobster paella and braised abalone with shiitake mushrooms and Hokkaido scallops.
  
  The aromatics is beguiling and I could enjoy the uplifting bouquet by swirling the glass with occasional taking a sip to energize the palate and finishing (honeysuckle, salinity with a slight spiciness). It's so finesse and elegant. I think Jeb has also best described the essence of the flavor (JD100).
  
  There is no hurry to drink this 2016 vintage as it still has a few more years to peak. I will have another horizontal tasting once I receive the next release of 2014 Marcassin Chardonnay.
  
  Rating: 98-100; 98++

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