Mer Soleil

Reserve Monterey County - Santa Lucia Highlands Chardonnay

8.811 ratings
8.91 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, 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 20th, 2023
Sarah Pellito

Light with strong notes of honey. Easy to drink.

Light with strong notes of honey. Easy to drink.

Nov 25th, 2021
Todd Stone

Pale yellow with a typical Chardonnay nose of apple, pear & mild citrus with some oak. After some air fairly smooth but still a bit acidic. slight butter with flavors of apple, pear & some citrus like the nose. a little light for a Chard and would like a touch less acidity on the finish.

Pale yellow with a typical Chardonnay nose of apple, pear & mild citrus with some oak. After some air fairly smooth but still a bit acidic. slight butter with flavors of apple, pear & some citrus like the nose. a little light for a Chard and would like a touch less acidity on the finish.

Sep 7th, 2021
Micheline Senia

2019. Acheté à la SAQ des Îles. Meilleur que dans mes souvenirs. Beurré mais pas aussi barriqué que celui à l'étiquette argentée. Peu de sucre (~1.4g/L). À reprendre.

2019. Acheté à la SAQ des Îles. Meilleur que dans mes souvenirs. Beurré mais pas aussi barriqué que celui à l'étiquette argentée. Peu de sucre (~1.4g/L). À reprendre.

Jun 24th, 2021
Jamie Milton

Lovely drinkable, citrusy fruity forward Chardonnay. Perfect warm weather wine. 2019 vintage

Lovely drinkable, citrusy fruity forward Chardonnay. Perfect warm weather wine. 2019 vintage

May 8th, 2021
Devin Eudy

Devin had this 10 months ago

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Jun 11th, 2023
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