‘En Famille’ - Morlet Family Vineyards

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Cabernet Sauvignon

Cabernet Franc

Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc

Chardonnay

Pinot Noir

Syrah

Late Harvest Sémillon

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‘En Famille’

Fort Ross-Seaview Pinot Noir

“A sensational Pinot Noir, bringing lots of classic Morlet fruit and pleasure while showing a pretty, nuanced, nicely focused style on the palate. It’s gorgeous on all accounts.”

Jeb Dunnuck, Dec. 2021

For generations, our family has grown the Pinot Noir grape in France. When our children were young, we celebrated this commitment each harvest as they stomped a small vat of Pinot Noir from California’s Sonoma Coast. Handcrafted using classical Burgundian winemaking techniques, this special wine is dedicated to our grandparents, parents and relatives from both countries. As with any family celebration or casual gathering, this wine is to be appreciated ‘En Famille.’

Winemaker notes:

Intense raspberry, wild strawberry, forest floor and earthy notes (graphite), very rich and complex with a lingering leathery finish. The ‘En Famille’ Pinot Noir will age gracefully for well over a decade.

Luc Morlet

Family around wine barrels with two kids standing in wine barrels

Property Name

‘En Famille’

Name meaning

With the family; six generations of Morlets working with Pinot Noir

Varietal composition

Pinot Noir

Type of wine

Vineyard designated

Appellation

Fort Ross-Seaview, Sonoma Coast

Vineyard singularity

On the second ridge from the Pacific Ocean; 1100-1300 feet elevation; south-eastern exposure; Goldridge sedimentary soil

Typical harvest date

October

Picking

Night pick; manual; small lugs; refrigerated truck

Sorting

Cluster-by-cluster & berry-per-berry by hand; Le Trieur™

Fermentation

Through native yeast; punch downs in Darnajou French oak puncheons; Gyrobox™

Upbringing

14 months French oak from selected artisan coopers

Bottling

Unfined, unfiltered

Ideal cellaring

4 to 6 years after harvest date

Arc of aging

20 to 25 years

Serving

59-61°F (15-16°C)