2013 Morlet, Chardonnay Ma Princesse, Russian River Valley 1x750ml

Vinous 94

The 2013 Chardonnay Ma Princesse shows the typical richness of the Russian River. Hazelnut, orange peel, mint, dried flowers and honey are nicely pushed forward. Voluptuous, racy and generous Ma Princesse is a striking, flamboyant wine to drink over the next handful of years. Ma Princesse is the most overt of the Morlet Chardonnays. [Antonio Galloni, 08/01/2016]

Anticipated maturity: 2016-2021

Robert Parker 98

The 2013 Chardonnay Ma Princesse, which comes from the Goldridge soils that run through the Russian River and parts of the Sonoma Coast area, has plenty of white peach, poached pears, brioche, and crushed rock as well as quince. It is stunningly steely, rich, and full-bodied, coming from some of the older vines that Luc Morlet utilizes. The wet stone notes are a clear indication of minerality. [Robert M. Parker, Jr., 28/12/2015]

Anticipated maturity: 2015-2031