2012 Morlet Family Vineyards 'Billet Doux' Late Harvest Semillon Alexander Valley 375ml
From the depths of the Morlet Library, ‘Billet Doux’ (Love Note) is a very special wine determined to steal your heart. The gravel soils of an ancient river bed in Alexander Valley cradle old vines of Semillon, Sauvignon Blanc and Muscat. Small yields of immensely concentrated fruit and that famed “Noble Rot” work together to deliver a full-bodied, creamy wine of richness and opulence that starts and ends on a perfectly sweet note.
Wine Advocate
Produced from 65% Sémillon, 31% Sauvignon Blanc and 4% Muscat, the 2012 Billet Doux has a medium golden color and profoundly scented nose of beeswax, honeyed nuts, orange marmalade, Manuka honey and preserved lemons. Full-bodied, full-on sweet, rich, concentrated and oh-so-unctuous, it delivers powerful flavor layers and epic length. 175 cases were made.
VN92Vinous
Soft, open-knit and gracious, with plenty of apricot jam, honey, mango and ginger signatures.
JD92Jeb Dunnuck
Offers full-bodied, sweet, yet still fresh and vibrant notes of caramelized pineapple, rose petal, honey apricot, and iris flowers. It’s exotic, layered, and decadent, and a terrific sweet wine.