TN: 2005 Mer Soleil Chardonnay

Mar 23, 2008 2 Replies

Picked this up for Marci's Birthday dinner at Blackfish, a BYOB in Conshohocken last night. I had a few sips at a graduation party last week and was pretty impressed.



It was a deeper golden color than most chardonnay's I had. Lots of tropical fruit, granny smith apple flavors with a very buttery mouthfeel. Left an impression of honey on the aftertaste.



I'd gotten away from oaky chards but this had lots of oak I really enjoyed it.



Note: Please weigh the accuracy of what you read above against the fact that I am a complete wine novice.



Jon


I'd say you hit it right on the head. Mer Soleil comes from the Santa Lucia Highlands in Monterey County and the vineyard is/was owned by the Wagner family of Caymus fame. I find the flavors that you describe to be quite common in that appelation.

I'd say you hit it right on the head. Mer Soleil comes from the Santa Lucia Highlands in Monterey County and the vineyard is/was owned by the Wagner family of Caymus fame. I find the flavors that you describe to be quite common in that appelation.

Thanks Bi!!. It was just as nice last night when we finished it off.

Jon

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