MER SOLEIL 10 CH BARREL FERM
As you can guess by the name, this is the Chardonnay that is fermented and aged in oak barrels of different sizes. While both the Silver and Barrel Fermented are full-flavored, this is the bottling that ratchets that richness to another level! All the vineyard lots are kept separate and fermented in a variety of French oak barrels, but only a portion of the wine undergoes malolactic fermentation. Finally, the wine is blended, maintaining distinct layers of flavor and balanced acidity. This truly is one of the benchmarks of California Chardonnay! The wine opens with aromas of tropical fruit, apricot, honeysuckle, and butterscotch. Still possesses all the creamy, buttery flavors we have come to love in this wine, coupled with apple, a touch of oak, and a nice ting of acidity on the finish. This is as full throttled as it gets!
