2019 Morlet, Chardonnay Coup de Coeur, Sonoma Coast, Bottle (750ml)

JD100 "Lastly, the 2019 Chardonnay Coup De Coeur is a top barrel selection by Luc Morlet, and it's a magical Sonoma Coast release that tops out my scale. White flowers, lemon curd, honeyed toast, almond paste, and chalky mineral are just some of the nuances here, and it hits the palate with full-bodied richness, a pure, layered, incredible texture, integrated acidity, and one heck of a long finish. It's slightly richer and more opulent than the other two releases, yet it has this brilliant minerality, a weightless mouthfeel, and does everything right. As with the other 2019s, it needs another 6-12 months of bottle age and will evolve for at least a decade." JD Dec 2021

LP98 "The 2019 Chardonnay Coup de Coeur needs a little swirling to unlock notes of lemon tart, lime cordial, and poached pears, plus hints of struck flint, toasted almonds, and acacia honey. Medium to full-bodied, the palate is tightly wound with wonderfully poised freshness and a silky texture supporting the shimmery fruit, finishing long and minerally. Coup de Coeur is an uber barrel selection blend of the Chardonnay vineyards (Ma Douce and Ma Princesse), using mainly Old Wente clone selection. 250 cases were made." LPB for TWI Aug 2022