Mer Soleil

Reserve Monterey County - Santa Lucia Highlands Chardonnay

8.713 ratings
9.02 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
Ellen Clifford

I’d only had their unoaked Chard until now. Turns out they are good at both. There’s so much minerality and a sublime smoothness and I imagine sipping Orangina in the sun by a pebbly brook.

I’d only had their unoaked Chard until now. Turns out they are good at both. There’s so much minerality and a sublime smoothness and I imagine sipping Orangina in the sun by a pebbly brook.

Sep 29th, 2023
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, from a cooler climate, more hang time on the vine. 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 sautéed white fish with a Beurre Blanc sauce.

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, from a cooler climate, more hang time on the vine. 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 sautéed white fish with a Beurre Blanc sauce.

Aug 18th, 2023
Rufus King

Bitterish California Chardonnay, at birthday party in Toronto, and at Luc!e, Colonnade Hotel, Boston

Bitterish California Chardonnay, at birthday party in Toronto, and at Luc!e, Colonnade Hotel, Boston

Apr 30th, 2022
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