Our 100-Point Wines
Cabernet Franc
2013 ‘Force de la Nature’
This is an ethereal wine that goes beyond just being majestic.
Robert M. Parker, Jr. Dec. 2015
2015 ‘Force de la Nature’
One of the finest expressions of Cabernet Franc out there, reminding me of a young 1998 Cheval Blanc.
Jeb Dunnuck June 2018
The palate is taut and packed with vibrant red and black fruit flavors, framed by firm, grainy tannins and a lively backbone, finishing with wonderful length and depth.
Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW, Robert Parker Wine Advocate Oct. 2017
The palate entry is hypnotically dense… breathtaking.
Doug Wilder, Purely Domestic Wine Report April 2018
2016 ‘Force de la Nature’
Morlet’s spectacular ‘Force de la Nature’ continues to set the bar sky-high for Napa Valley Cabernet Franc.
Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW, Robert Parker Wine Advocate Oct. 2018
2019 ‘Force de la Nature’
Pure perfection, bringing incredible intensity paired with a hard to describe level of finesse and elegance.
Jeb Dunnuck March 2022
2021 ‘Force de la Nature’
Pure perfection and one of the finest examples of this variety I’ve ever tasted. The purity, balance, and just overall class here are off the charts.
Jeb Dunnuck Dec. 2023
Framed by a taut backbone of fine-grained tannins and beautiful tension, finishing long and perfumed. This is so, so impressive!
Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW, The Wine Independent Feb. 2024
Cabernet Sauvignon
2009 ‘Passionnément’
Extraordinary wine at grand apogee, I’m left grasping for superlatives.
Doug Wilder, Purely Domestic Wine Report Oct. 2011
2015 ‘Passionnément’
A totally pure expression of gorgeously sculpted and energetically polished black berry, plum, currant and spice.
Doug Wilder, Purely Domestic Wine Report April 2018
2016 ‘Passionnément’
Pure perfection and incredible in every way. This is Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon at its finest.
Jeb Dunnuck June 2019
This is a staggeringly stunning and very singular Cabernet achievement by Luc Morlet, bravo!
Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW, Robert Parker Wine Advocate Oct. 2018
2018 ‘Passionnément’
Pure magic in a glass and tops out on my scale. Reminding me of some of the older Harlan Estate releases.
Jeb Dunnuck June 2021
2019 ‘Morlet Estate’
Full-bodied, rich, and seductive, finishing epically long and with a myriad of perfumed layers.
Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW, The Wine Independent Aug. 2022
2021 ‘Passionnément’
The full-bodied palate has amazing tension and a jaw-dropping texture… finishing long and perfumed. Wow!
Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW, The Wine Independent Feb. 2024
2021 ‘Cœur de Vallée’
Such an impressive wine – the pick of the US releases on La Place this year, and also perhaps the most Bordelais. Exquisite already, but with the capacity to age glacially.
Colin Hay, The Drinks Business Sept. 2024
Sémillon – Sauvignon Blanc
2014 ‘La Proportion Dorée’
A perfect wine and absolutely out of this world. It seems to come across like a Sonoma County version of a dry Haut-Brion blanc. This is singular wine, profound, compelling, whatever!
Robert M. Parker, Jr. Dec. 2015
2018 ‘La Proportion Dorée’
Tastes like a top vintage of La Mission Haut-Brion Blanc on steroids. Hats off to winemaker Luc Morlet for fashioning one of the greatest white Bordeaux blends in California!
Jeb Dunnuck Aug. 2020
Chardonnay
2014 ‘Ma Princesse’
There is a stunning level of purity and balance in the core that feels utterly effortless. An astonishing, ethereal masterpiece.
Doug Wilder, Purely Domestic Wine Report May 2016
2015 ‘Coup de Cœur’
Delivers both power and finesse in equal portions, with a silken texture and just enough freshness, finishing with epic length. Mind-blowing.
Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW, Robert Parker Wine Advocate Oct. 2017
2016 ‘Coup de Cœur’
Pure perfection in the glass. It needs to be tasted to be believed. Hats off to Morlet for an incredible Chardonnay.
Jeb Dunnuck June 2018
2018 ‘Ma Princesse’
Deep, full-bodied, and opulent on the palate, it carries a racy spine of acidity, beautiful balance, and a great, great finish. A heavenly Chardonnay.
Jeb Dunnuck Aug. 2020
2018 ‘Coup de Cœur’
A blockbuster styled effort that stays pure, elegant, and weightless.
Jeb Dunnuck Aug. 2020
With a racy line of freshness and silken texture, finishing with amazing persistence.
Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW, Robert Parker Wine Advocate Jan. 2021
2019 ‘Coup de Cœur’
A magical Sonoma Coast release that tops out my scale. Brilliant minerality, a weightless mouthfeel, and does everything right.
Jeb Dunnuck Dec. 2021
2021 ‘Coup de Cœur’
With an evocative undercurrent, the palate is tightly wound, finishing with epic length and depth. So delicious now.
Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW, The Wine Independent Feb. 2024
Pinot Noir
2021 ‘Joli Cœur’
A highly compelling red. The palate springs to life with incredible energy. A structured and noble wine.
Audrey Frick, JebDunnuck.com June 2024
Late Harvest Sémillon
2009 ‘Billet Doux’
The emphatic thumbprint on this incredible body of work.
Doug Wilder, Purely Domestic Wine Report Oct. 2011