Morlet Family Vineyards - Billet Doux Late Harvest 2013 (750ml) DeChaunac

Morlet Family Vineyards - Billet Doux Late Harvest 2013 (750ml) DeChaunacGrowing in the gravelly soil of an ancient riverbed in the beautiful Alexander Valley, the old vines benefit from hot afternoons and cool, foggy mornings, favorable for the development of Botrytis (Noble Rot). Extremely small yields in the Semillon, Sauvignon Blanc and Muscat vineyards lead to the immensely concentrated fruit. Just as one receives a note from one's sweetheart, we present this wine as a precious 'Love Note' or 'Billet Doux'. Deep

Built for the long haul

and Oseleta) are fermented normally

This minerally

In our vineyards : organic growing

030 bottles were filled after the wine rested for 22 months in 30% new French oak barrels

There’s a generosity to this flavour but without losing the backbone of energy

Tuscany has had a love affair with the Sangiovese based blends for centuries

all Paul Lebrun's wines are fresh

Soil profiles vary between blocks from sand

Quite plush and elegant tannins with a smooth

and potpourri pour out of the glass

- Joe Czerwinski