Morlet Family Vineyards En Famille Pinot Noir, Sonoma Coast, USA

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The 2010 Pinot Noir En Famille is from the same site as the Coteaux Nobles, but here Morlet uses puncheons to ferment the juice. As is to be expected, this is a much more intense style of Pinot, with greater depth in the fruit, sweeter aromatics and an overall impression of depth. Super ripe red berries, hard candy, flowers and licorice round out the finish. This is a racy, exuberant wine that will appeal most to readers who enjoy full-bodied, fleshy Pinot. Anticipated maturity: 2013-2020. I was quite frankly amazed by the range of wines I tasted with Luc Morlet. The wines span everything from single-variety Chardonnays, Pinots and Syrahs to Bordeaux-inspired blends. La Proportion Doree is a Semillon/Sauvignon Blanc blend with a dash of Muscadelle. Morlet’s Billet Doux is a late-harvest version of that wine, but with fruit just from Alexander Valley. Passionnement is Cabernet Sauvignon from vineyards in Oakville, while Coeur de Vallee is Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc, also from Oakville. Mon Chevalier is a Bordeaux-style blend made from vineyards in Knights Valley. Morlet Estate, 100% Cabernet Sauvignon from St. Helena, is the newest wine in the lineup.Tel. (707) 967-8690; www.morletwines.com

Luc Morlet’s 2010 Pinot Noir En Famille blasts from the glass with juicy dark cherries, raspberries, tobacco, smoke and licorice. Hints of cloves, earthiness and smoke develop later, adding quite a bit of complexity. Today it is the wine’s big, broad-shouldered frame and massive power that come through most. Layers of dark fruit flow through to the brooding, masculine finish. This is a strong showing. Anticipated maturity: 2015-2025. Luc Morlet must surely have one of the broadest portfolios in California between the wines he makes under his own labels and for his consulting clients. There are a lot of beautiful wines in this range, although I have to admit, I tend to prefer the wines Morlet makes in Napa Valley over those from Sonoma. I have a slight preference for the 2011 Chardonnays over the 2010s, as I find the more recent vintage a touch more refined. In addition to these wines, I also tasted all of the 2011 Pinots, but found them in an awkward, raw state that is not unusual for young wines from this cold and very late harvest. Tel. (707) 967-8690