Mer Soleil

Barrel Fermented Santa Lucia Highlands Chardonnay

9.1142 ratings
8.58 pro ratings
Santa Lucia Highlands, Central Coast, California, USA
Chardonnay
Duck, Shellfish, Goose, Mushrooms, Manchego & Parmesan, Game, Pork, Squash & Root Vegetables, Chicken, Turkey, Cheddar & Gruyere, Meaty & Oily Fish, White Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Cream Sauces
Top Notes For
Bill Crites

Reminds me of a Meursault.

Reminds me of a Meursault.

1 person found it helpfulJun 14th, 2014
Anya Spethmann

Holding together seamlessly. Still rich but the baby fat has given way to layers of nuts, truffle and dried honey.

Holding together seamlessly. Still rich but the baby fat has given way to layers of nuts, truffle and dried honey.

Feb 10th, 2017
Eric Fossen

Amazing wine! Californie, usa

Amazing wine! Californie, usa

Aug 26th, 2013
Bonnie Chu

So oak, so golden

So oak, so golden

Mar 15th, 2020
Allyson O'Keefe

Green aroma of apple, slate, petroleum, & grass. Notes of green apple, yellow apple, pear, caramel, subtle buttered bread, and petroleum. Oak isn’t as prominent as a typical California Chard. Medium-minus acidity.

Green aroma of apple, slate, petroleum, & grass. Notes of green apple, yellow apple, pear, caramel, subtle buttered bread, and petroleum. Oak isn’t as prominent as a typical California Chard. Medium-minus acidity.

Sep 19th, 2019
John Miller

Something might be off. Ultra buttery and green pear but weird sour smell and off flavor

Something might be off. Ultra buttery and green pear but weird sour smell and off flavor

Aug 4th, 2018
Lea Jane

Love this wine. Buttery, barrel fermented 2010

Love this wine. Buttery, barrel fermented 2010

Oct 13th, 2016
Stephane Ouellet

Great wine, a little oaky with a nice balance.

Great wine, a little oaky with a nice balance.

Aug 22nd, 2016
Martin Mills

Mango quince pineapple with a hint of spice

Mango quince pineapple with a hint of spice

May 22nd, 2016
Andrew Willingham

Nicely balanced! Time to drink this, IMO.

Nicely balanced! Time to drink this, IMO.

Aug 7th, 2015