Mer Soleil

Reserve Monterey County - Santa Lucia Highlands Chardonnay

9.020 ratings
8.82 pro ratings
Monterey County, Central Coast, California, USA
Chardonnay
Duck, Shellfish, Goose, Mushrooms, Manchego & Parmesan, Game, Pork, Squash & Root Vegetables, Chicken, Turkey, Cheddar & Gruyere, Meaty & Oily Fish, White Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Cream Sauces
Top Notes For
Sipping Fine Wine

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 pan seared white fish.

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 pan seared white fish.

Sep 30th, 2023
Sipping Fine Wine

Pale lemon with aromas of citrus, stone fruits and honey notes. On the palate flavors of apple, lemon and peach with some oak notes, lively acidity. Medium+ finish ending with creamy ripe fruit and floral character.

Pale lemon with aromas of citrus, stone fruits and honey notes. On the palate flavors of apple, lemon and peach with some oak notes, lively acidity. Medium+ finish ending with creamy ripe fruit and floral character.

2 people found it helpfulNov 13th, 2020
Steve Omlor

This is definitely my favorite Pinot. It’s a rich mix of deep red grapes, but not sweet. Very easy to drink. Can drink alone or with any meal.

This is definitely my favorite Pinot. It’s a rich mix of deep red grapes, but not sweet. Very easy to drink. Can drink alone or with any meal.

Apr 21st, 2022
Peggy Hadley

Red Shoe Shingdig for the Ronald McDonald Children’s Charities. Getting ready to open our brand new 11 bedroom house.

Red Shoe Shingdig for the Ronald McDonald Children’s Charities. Getting ready to open our brand new 11 bedroom house.

Oct 24th, 2021
Jennifer Lieberman

Tribute to my momma, summer, and reconnecting *in person* with beloved companion. Rich and delicious yet not heavy on the tongue. Fresh, bright. Lovely. (And we don’t usually like Chardonnay).

Tribute to my momma, summer, and reconnecting *in person* with beloved companion. Rich and delicious yet not heavy on the tongue. Fresh, bright. Lovely. (And we don’t usually like Chardonnay).

Sep 10th, 2021
ESF
8.6

Bit more lean, angular w/assertive acidic backbone - still sporting some lovely notes of sweet citrus, orchard fruit & papaya. Clean refreshing & bracing - wanted more body & viscosity.

Bit more lean, angular w/assertive acidic backbone - still sporting some lovely notes of sweet citrus, orchard fruit & papaya. Clean refreshing & bracing - wanted more body & viscosity.

May 9th, 2021
Granger Kenly

Citrus forward Chardonnay with floral notes

Citrus forward Chardonnay with floral notes

Dec 24th, 2020
Mark Farrell

Medium straw in color with a nose of lemon, star fruit, flint, and toast. Medium to full-bodied, well balanced with all elements playing together nicely. Nice, long finish.

Medium straw in color with a nose of lemon, star fruit, flint, and toast. Medium to full-bodied, well balanced with all elements playing together nicely. Nice, long finish.

Nov 29th, 2020
John Austin

John had this a month ago

John had this a month ago

Oct 20th, 2024
Veronique Gendron

Veronique had this 2 years ago

Veronique had this 2 years ago

Jul 1st, 2022