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2009 Mer Soleil Chardonnay
Chardonnay
- USA
- California
- Central Coast
- Santa Lucia Highlands
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Community Tasting Notes 43
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paulst wrote: 87 points
March 13, 2015 - Becoming bland and syrupy; some moments of sweet apricot-banana.
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kmmtcg wrote: 85 points
October 27, 2014 - Disappointing for such an illustrious Chard. Probably waited too long.
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Tarpon222 wrote: 86 points
April 18, 2014 - Oaky chards aren't my preferred chards but this wine seems a little out of balance for me with a bit too much acidity.
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jlhkiss wrote: 86 points
September 25, 2013 - This wine was hard to enjoy. Pale gold color. Nose of hot pineapple, cinnamon, honeydew, apricots, and wood. Palate follows with caramel, soft banana notes, hot oranges and ripe peaches. The finish is hot and disjointed, veering into woody territory and then back to a sharp, acidic bite, and it lingers but doesn't leave anything interesting, just confused wood and pineapple. Considering the pedigree and price, we may have had an off-bottle, or maybe this guy is just past its prime? Paired with salmon burgers, spinach salad, and roasted yams with butter.
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Longpourplease Likes this wine: 90 points
July 27, 2013 - The wine looks Yellow gold colored. The legs are Fast. It smells like Grapefruit, Apricot, and Peach. It tastes like Apple, and Pineapple. The body is Medium. The wine has Smooth texture. The wine finishes Medium.
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Wine Definition
- Vintage 2009
- Type White
- Producer Mer Soleil
- Varietal Chardonnay
- Designation n/a
- Vineyard n/a
- Country USA
- Region California
- SubRegion Central Coast
- Appellation Santa Lucia Highlands
- UPC Codes 710909702157, 710909705158, 710909710107
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 0 (0%)
- In Cellars 397 (30%)
- Consumed 919 (70%)
Food Pairing
Community Recommendations
alone & with simply baked snapper & scrod, By itself or cheese/appetizers, scallops with brussels sproutsWho Likes This Wine
95% Like It 20 votes
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- ProducerMer Soleil
- VarietyChardonnay
- CountryUSA
- RegionCalifornia
- SubRegionCentral Coast
- AppellationSanta Lucia Highlands
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