Morlet Family Vineyards

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On the Sonoma Coast, near Cazadero, on the Western hillside of the second ridge from the Pacific Ocean, Ma Douce vineyard enjoys both maritime influence and mountain climate.

In the naturally cool caves, the Chardonnays ferment slowly in small French oak barrels and age with weekly ‘batonnage’.

Propietary Name	Ma Douce
Name Meaning	My Sweet “Douce brize” from the Ocean
Varietal composition	Chardonnay
Type of wine	Vineyard designated
Appellation	Sonoma Coast
Vineyard singularity	On the second ridge off Ocean High elevation Goldridge soil
Typical harvest date	End of October
Picking	Manual, small lugs, refer truck
Sorting	Cluster by cluster
Fermentation	In barrel through native yeast 100% Malolactic
Upbringing	Sur lies with bâtonnage French oak from selected coopers
Bottling	Unfiltered, 360 cases
Cellaring time	5-10 years
Serving	Slightly below room temperature Decanted when served young

Winemaker notes:

The cool maritime breeze and mild and sunny mountain climate create ideal conditions for this hillside vineyard located on the second ridge from the Paciﬁc Ocean. Handcrafted using classical Burgundian winemaking techniques, this wine is dedicated to Jodie Morlet. It is ‘My Sweet’ or ‘Ma Douce.’

Full yellow color. Aromas of lemon drop, Crème Brulée and orange zest intermixed with strong notes of minerality (wet stones) and fresh hazelnut. Full-bodied, mineral driven, this wine displays a creamy texture and very long mineral finish. Built to age gracefully for a decade, this wine is already very approachable.