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‘Les Petits Morlet’

Sonoma County Sauvignon Blanc

From a judicious blend of different barrels, this special cuvée from Sonoma County embodies the lively, aromatic and classic character of the Sauvignon Blanc grapes and is the offspring of our internationally acclaimed ‘La Proportion Dorée.’ Named in honor of Luc and Jodie’s children, Paul & Claire, ‘Les Petits Morlet’ Blanc represents their enthusiasm, skills and cheerfulness.

Winemaker notes:

Displaying a very intense bouquet of honeysuckle, acacia, and jasmine intermixed with candied lemon, beeswax, wet stone and a hint of juniper berry, the medium to full-bodied ‘Les Petits Morlet’ presents a wonderful equilibrium between texture, concentration and lively acidity. With a long and mineral-based finish, this classically styled Sauvignon Blanc is enjoyable now and over the next decade. 

Luc Morlet

Property Name

‘Les Petits Morlet’

Name Meaning

Named in honor of Paul & Claire Morlet

Appellation

Sonoma County 

Typical Varietal composition

Sauvignon Blanc (85%); Sémillon (15%)

Vineyard singularity

Sauvignon Blanc Preston on rhyolite volcanic ash; Sauvignon Blanc Musqué on rocky clay loam; Sémillon on gravelly, sandy soil 

Typical harvest date

September – October

Picking

Night pick; manual; small lugs; refrigerated truck

Sorting

Cluster-by-cluster

Fermentation

In barrel through native yeast, bâtonnage 

Upbringing

14 months in French Oak barrels from selected artisan Coopers

Bottling

Unfined; coarse filtration to prevent Malolactic

Ideal cellaring

3 years after harvest date

Arc of aging

7 to 12 years

Serving

55-59°F (13-15°C)