Première Soleil

Mer Soleil

Reserve Monterey County - Santa Lucia Highlands Chardonnay 2021

Viking cruise wine tasting. Some thought it wasn’t as creamy as expected. I find it smooth and subtle. — 17 days ago

Mer Soleil

Reserve Santa Barbara County Chardonnay 2022

Taking its name from the sea and sun – the two forces of nature that shape its character. Pale lemon, aromas of Stone and tropical fruits, with floral and sweet spice notes. On the palate flavors of apple, peach & apricot with lemon zest and toasty vanilla notes. Smooth long finish, well balanced, nice acidity, ending with fruit, vanilla oak and mineral character. Sip’s well now. Pair this with some fresh tuna! — 6 months ago

Tom and Paul liked this

Clos du Soleil

Capella Sauvignon Blanc 2020

Entry on this wine needs to acknowledge 23% Semillon in the blend. Great acid with lemon notes that turned into pink grapefruit. Bright and crisp — 3 years ago

Domaine Huet

Clos du Bourg Première Trie Moelleux Vouvray Chenin Blanc 2008

Delicious juice- rich, textured and bright acidity holds it all together! — 2 months ago

Mer Soleil

Reserve Santa Lucia Highlands Chardonnay 2022

Taking its name from the sea and sun – the two forces of nature that shape its character. Pale lemon, aromas of Stone and tropical fruits, with floral and sweet spice notes. On the palate flavors of apple, peach & apricot with lemon zest and toasty vanilla notes. Smooth long finish, well balanced, nice acidity, ending with fruit, vanilla oak and mineral character. Sip’s well now. Pair this with some fresh tuna! — 4 months ago

Paul and Tom liked this

Diora

La Splendeur Du Soleil Monterey Chardonnay 2021

Citrus smell with a very buttery taste. Not my favorite Chardonnay, but still pretty good. — a year ago

Bruno Paillard

Première Cuvée Extra-Brut Champagne Blend

NV. Not the biggest fan of the heavy-handed/brusque Bruno Paillard style. They are consistent. This effort appreciably dialed down and delicious. 04.25.25. — 4 months ago

Ted, Daniel and 11 others liked this

Stony Hill

Napa Valley Sémillon De Soleil 2018

Luscious and unctuous but not over the top syrupy. Perfumed and balanced; a delight with food like nuts, cheese and flatbread but also great on its own. Enjoyed the 2018 vintage in Vegas with William and Shari, celebrating our February birthdays. Happy Birthday to us! — 6 months ago

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Bruno Paillard

Première Cuvée Brut Rosé Champagne Blend

Non Vintage in a 375 mL to kick off our 45th wedding anniversary celebration week at The Sardine Factory restaurant in Monterey, CA. Lovely fruit forward Rose with minimal brioche. Wonderful meal. — 8 months ago

Shay, Jan and 5 others liked this