Retail $100(?). Heavy Bottle (900g; 1lb 16.7oz). I was a bit trepidatious opening this bottle as it has been a while. Well, despite the nearly two inch cork (for which I am sure Luc paid a pretty penny), the wine was corked. I wrote to the winery to let them know, not expecting anything in return at all, but I thought they would like to have the feedback. In return? I've heard nothing now two weeks out. Oh well. Another $100 down the drain. Literally.
Dark gold, caramel, nutty, some reduction, figs, clearly showing age but wearing it well, some coconut, lots of (integrated) oak on this, some nutty notes, aged tropical notes; oily, rich, with slight bitter high alc. finish. Blind at the Dirty Dozen CA Chards Grand Harbor Seafood.
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Rich, oily, a little reduction going on, decent, but didn't get much farther than that. I didn't mind it but placed 9th by the group. Blind Dirty Dozen at Capital Seafood BH
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Reminiscent of a 1978 Corton Charlemagne we had at Bec Fin 30 years ago. At once new world and traditional old world with the yeasts, salinity and oak caressing the fruit. Layers of flavors unfolding thru to a long acidic rich finish. Satin. Dinner at home; seared Cape May scallops over forbidden rice and turmeric roasted tomatoes. Bravo.
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I like this bottle a little bit less than the last. Very toasty aromas and flavors on the palate as the evidence of new oak is more pronounced here than on other Morlet chards. There is no doubt a lot of stuffing and concentrated fruit in this wine and it is holding up well age wise but I didn’t enjoy it as much as I should because it felt kind of monolithic.
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This is in great shape with a color of light to medium golden color. Great nose of flower, peach and touch of honey. The palate is fairly full bodied with fleshy flavors of peach, apple, and toast in a very delicious chardonnay with a nice finish. The only issue with this is it lack a bit of focus and detail maybe because the new oak is a bit prominent.
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This may be the best domestic white I've tasted, though I'm far more partial to reds. Creamy and balanced, with hints of ripe tropical fruit and a touch of vanilla, this one brought smiles with every sip.
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Seems to be in its preferred window. Baked apple pie, flecked with stones, nuts and spice. Lovely stream of fresh acids keeps the flavors well delineated; the wine seems to have a natural timing all its own and it works - like a well choreographed dance scene. The finish is pretty textbook Morlet, long and satisfying. I see no reason to continue to hold this as it's giving a lot right now and future promises will likely come at some expense. Lovely drop. recommended
PnP, served non-blind over 90 minute dinner.
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Wine with Steak and Morels (Chez Kailin - Northbrook IL): Served blind. Ripe apple with baking spice aromas, same flavor profile with very good density. Seemed New World in terms of fruit, but with a talented light hand on the new oak. Good energy throughout. Very good now, with high likelihood of improving over the next few years.
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Pale gold. Nose was subtle mix of vanilla cream, pear. Taste was similar with a floral kick. Nice, but again a slight notch below Aubert and Peter Michael, IMO.
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Impeccable Chardonnay with all the components coming together to form close to perfection. Lovely muted nuttiness, lemon cream, brioche and almost perfect balance. Rich and plush at times but also perfect acidity. Elegant and refined- dare I say a royal family of Chardonnays.
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12/25/2023 - The Drunken Cyclist wrote: flawed
Retail $100(?). Heavy Bottle (900g; 1lb 16.7oz). I was a bit trepidatious opening this bottle as it has been a while. Well, despite the nearly two inch cork (for which I am sure Luc paid a pretty penny), the wine was corked. I wrote to the winery to let them know, not expecting anything in return at all, but I thought they would like to have the feedback. In return? I've heard nothing now two weeks out. Oh well. Another $100 down the drain. Literally.
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7/16/2022 - Quiet Lion Likes this wine: 92 Points
Beautifully aged, full-bodied Chardonnay with toast and apricot marmalade on the palate.
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1/30/2022 - peternelson wrote: 91 Points
Dark gold, caramel, nutty, some reduction, figs, clearly showing age but wearing it well, some coconut, lots of (integrated) oak on this, some nutty notes, aged tropical notes; oily, rich, with slight bitter high alc. finish. Blind at the Dirty Dozen CA Chards Grand Harbor Seafood.
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1/10/2022 - Quiet Lion Likes this wine: 93 Points
Pop and pour at cellar temperature. Simply delicious aged Chardonnay with creamy palate, vanilla, apple, apricot, good acid. We guzzled it quickly.
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1/1/2021 - Gschnackel wrote: 97 Points
Amazing color and aromatics. Fresh pears, melons and honey. Perfect timing to consume if you like aged Chardonnay.
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11/22/2020 - peternelson Likes this wine: 91 Points
Rich, oily, a little reduction going on, decent, but didn't get much farther than that. I didn't mind it but placed 9th by the group. Blind Dirty Dozen at Capital Seafood BH
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8/14/2020 - DugyDog Likes this wine:
Absolutely delicious. I love the creaminess and salinity of the wine.
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4/27/2019 - RonniePiemonte wrote: 96 Points
Reminiscent of a 1978 Corton Charlemagne we had at Bec Fin 30 years ago. At once new world and traditional old world with the yeasts, salinity and oak caressing the fruit. Layers of flavors unfolding thru to a long acidic rich finish. Satin. Dinner at home; seared Cape May scallops over forbidden rice and turmeric roasted tomatoes. Bravo.
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3/25/2019 - mclanew wrote: 90 Points
I like this bottle a little bit less than the last. Very toasty aromas and flavors on the palate as the evidence of new oak is more pronounced here than on other Morlet chards. There is no doubt a lot of stuffing and concentrated fruit in this wine and it is holding up well age wise but I didn’t enjoy it as much as I should because it felt kind of monolithic.
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3/19/2019 - mclanew wrote: 92 Points
This is in great shape with a color of light to medium golden color. Great nose of flower, peach and touch of honey. The palate is fairly full bodied with fleshy flavors of peach, apple, and toast in a very delicious chardonnay with a nice finish. The only issue with this is it lack a bit of focus and detail maybe because the new oak is a bit prominent.
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7/8/2018 - cweiner Likes this wine: 94 Points
Lovely and at its height when brought near room temperature.
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1/9/2018 - cweiner Likes this wine: 94 Points
Still drinking perfectly.
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12/7/2017 - Quiet Lion Likes this wine: 95 Points
This may be the best domestic white I've tasted, though I'm far more partial to reds. Creamy and balanced, with hints of ripe tropical fruit and a touch of vanilla, this one brought smiles with every sip.
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8/25/2017 - petitblanc wrote:
Madison Offline 2017; 8/24/2017-8/26/2017: Still dominated by oak, with the Chardonnay fruit lingering very faintly in the background. Not scored. 14.3% abv
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1/25/2017 - Tim Heaton Likes this wine:
Seems to be in its preferred window. Baked apple pie, flecked with stones, nuts and spice. Lovely stream of fresh acids keeps the flavors well delineated; the wine seems to have a natural timing all its own and it works - like a well choreographed dance scene. The finish is pretty textbook Morlet, long and satisfying. I see no reason to continue to hold this as it's giving a lot right now and future promises will likely come at some expense. Lovely drop. recommended
PnP, served non-blind over 90 minute dinner.
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7/27/2014 - Chriskrueger wrote: 94 Points
Burgundy Al nailed it.
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5/3/2014 - Burgundy Al wrote:
Wine with Steak and Morels (Chez Kailin - Northbrook IL): Served blind. Ripe apple with baking spice aromas, same flavor profile with very good density. Seemed New World in terms of fruit, but with a talented light hand on the new oak. Good energy throughout. Very good now, with high likelihood of improving over the next few years.
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4/12/2014 - Harry Cantrell Likes this wine: 91 Points
Pale gold. Nose was subtle mix of vanilla cream, pear. Taste was similar with a floral kick. Nice, but again a slight notch below Aubert and Peter Michael, IMO.
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2/9/2014 - air guitar & pinot noir Likes this wine: 93 Points
Impeccable Chardonnay with all the components coming together to form close to perfection. Lovely muted nuttiness, lemon cream, brioche and almost perfect balance. Rich and plush at times but also perfect acidity. Elegant and refined- dare I say a royal family of Chardonnays.
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6/23/2013 - shaferguy91 wrote: 94 Points
Terrific stuff.
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6/18/2012 - Chriskrueger wrote: 94 Points
Remarkable
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