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Mer Soleil Barrel Fermented Chardonnay 2011 Wine Review

Mer Soleil Barrel Fermented Chardonnay 2011

Mer Soleil Barrel Fermented Chardonnay 2011

Santa Lucia Highlands, Monterey County, California, United States

Community Score:91/100

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Price: $74.95

Drink: 2013-2017

Bottle size: 1500 ml

Alcohol: 14%

Sweetness: Extra Dry

Wine Type: White Wine


Winery: Mer Soleil

Agent: Caymus Canada Inc.

Natalie's Score: 91/100

Love this full-bodied chardonnay with aromas and flavours of peach, pear, toffee and butterscotch, the latter two from generous oak aging. This is the magnum size format that's the equivalent to two regular sized 750 ml bottles.

Chardonnay food pairings: lobster tail, turkey pot pie.

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This Mer Soleil Barrel Fermented Chardonnay 2011 was reviewed on December 7, 2013 by Natalie MacLean

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Rich style of Chard from the Santa Lucia Highlands sporting coconut cream pie, banana and ripe pear. Nice use of oak here, while impressively bright acidity brings balance. Source: Vintages Wine Panel, Nov. 2013

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