Morlet Family Vineyards

Ma Douce Sonoma County Chardonnay

9.333 ratings
9.311 pro ratings
Sonoma Coast, Sonoma County, 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
David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.5

Outstanding w/ 10 years in bottle. Honeysuckle, lemon, lime, stone fruit, crème, powdery minerals, beautiful acidity, white & yellow flowers, amazing structure, balance and finish for days.

Best Chardonnay since I had the 96 Gaja Chardonnay at the property out of magnum in 2015.

Outstanding w/ 10 years in bottle. Honeysuckle, lemon, lime, stone fruit, crème, powdery minerals, beautiful acidity, white & yellow flowers, amazing structure, balance and finish for days.

Best Chardonnay since I had the 96 Gaja Chardonnay at the property out of magnum in 2015.

Jun 12th, 2023
David L

12' Medium/ full bodied. Aging wonderfully. Butterscotch, creamy vanilla, mango, toasty oak...well structured acidity on the backside. This frenchman has got Napa chard down to a T... 5 years+ remaining in this. Cheers Luc!!

12' Medium/ full bodied. Aging wonderfully. Butterscotch, creamy vanilla, mango, toasty oak...well structured acidity on the backside. This frenchman has got Napa chard down to a T... 5 years+ remaining in this. Cheers Luc!!

1 person found it helpfulNov 8th, 2015
Shawn R

The nose is worth the price of admission.

The nose is worth the price of admission.

Apr 30th, 2017
David L

More approachable then the Ma Princesses 12'. Medium to full bodied .Drinks like a great white burgundy. Creamy vanilla, a touch of Key lime piecrust, bedrock. Well constructed acidity.

More approachable then the Ma Princesses 12'. Medium to full bodied .Drinks like a great white burgundy. Creamy vanilla, a touch of Key lime piecrust, bedrock. Well constructed acidity.

Jun 28th, 2015
David L

This Frenchman can sure make a California Chard. It will taste better next year.

This Frenchman can sure make a California Chard. It will taste better next year.

May 8th, 2015
frank delzio

Austere, magnificent

Austere, magnificent

May 7th, 2015
leon egozi

The 305 wine group weekend in Key West- great times

The 305 wine group weekend in Key West- great times

Nov 6th, 2022
Joe Roth

Very nice

Very nice

Jul 29th, 2019
E & K G

Big rich Chardonnay, with just enough acidity to keep it from being too much. Tons of tension and it could still cellar for much longer. Honey, butterscotch, with some stone fruit and tons of volume.

Big rich Chardonnay, with just enough acidity to keep it from being too much. Tons of tension and it could still cellar for much longer. Honey, butterscotch, with some stone fruit and tons of volume.

Dec 27th, 2018
Keith Fisher

2012 Butter, caramel and pineapple on the nose. Good acidity with nice long finish. Luc Morlet does not make a wine that is any less than fabulous IMO.

2012 Butter, caramel and pineapple on the nose. Good acidity with nice long finish. Luc Morlet does not make a wine that is any less than fabulous IMO.

Mar 10th, 2017