Located on the river bench of Sonoma County's Russian River Valley, this hillside vineyard benefits from ideal conditions for the Chardonnay vines. The cuttings came from Old Wente, and the field selection is renowned for its excellent quality and richness. This concentration originates from the typical petite size of the berries. Handcrafted using classical Burgundian winemaking techniques, this wine is dedicated to our daughter, Claire Morlet. | Morlet Family Wines

The 2022 Chardonnay Ma Princesse comes from several south-facing sites in the Russian River Valley and was made entirely from old Wente clones of Chardonnay. In the glass, it opens to notes of flint that give way to more opulent ripe white peach fruit, lemon oils, and beeswax. Full-bodied and persistent, with more richness and concentration underneath in this vintage, it has a richer texture but a very long finish as well, with lasting notes of toasted incense. Drink 2025-2040. 300 cases produced. | 98 points, Audrey Frick for jebdunnuck.com

...bursts on the scene with flamboyant notes of Golden Delicious apples, juicy pears, and spice cake followed by nuances of aniseed, candied ginger, and coriander seed. The medium to full-bodied palate is tightly knit with expressive apple and pear layers and loads of spicy sparks, framed by a lively backbone and satiny texture, finishing long with a real skip in its step. | 96-98+ points, Lisa Perrotti-Brown for The Wine Independent