2023 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 98% Cabernet Sauvignon, 2% Cabernet Franc
Drinking Window Ideal cellaring is 5–10 years after harvest; stated aging arc is 30+ years
Region Oakville
Soil Alluvial bale soils alongside a seasonal creek; loamy topsoil over loamy and clay-loamy subsoils, Consisting of 40–60% gravel
Harvest Dates September 2023
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Stainless steel tanks and Darnajou French oak puncheons
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Types French oak
Unfined Yes
Unfiltered Yes
Production Details Organically and regeneratively farmed by the year-round Morlet team, with organic certification stated as in progress. Grapes were manually night-picked into small lugs and transported refrigerated; clusters and individual berries were hand-sorted using Le Trieur. Fermentation involved native yeast, punch-downs, stainless-steel tanks, Darnajou French-oak puncheons and Gyrobox. The wine matured for 16 months in French-oak barrels from selected artisan coopers. Recommended service is 61–64°F (16–18°C), decanted one hour.
Tasting Notes Luc Morlet's January 2026 winemaker note describes wild black-fruit mélange, blueberry, cassis, crushed stone, foin de Crau, Quatre-Épices and iron, with a full body, seamless texture, density, refined tannins, bright lift and a long finish.
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2022 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 96% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Cabernet Franc
Drinking Window Ideal cellaring is 5–10 years after harvest; stated aging arc is 30+ years
Region Oakville
Soil Alluvial bale soils alongside a seasonal creek; loamy topsoil over loamy and clay-loamy subsoils, Consisting of 40–60% gravel
Harvest Dates September 2022
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Stainless steel tanks and Darnajou French oak puncheons
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Types French oak
Unfined Yes
Unfiltered Yes
Production Details Organically and regeneratively farmed by the year-round Morlet team, with organic certification stated as in progress. Grapes were manually night-picked into small lugs and transported refrigerated; clusters and individual berries were hand-sorted using Le Trieur. Fermentation involved native yeast, punch-downs, stainless-steel tanks, Darnajou French-oak puncheons and Gyrobox. The wine matured for 16 months in French-oak barrels from selected artisan coopers. Recommended service is 61–64°F (16–18°C), decanted one hour.
Tasting Notes Luc Morlet's June 2025 winemaker note describes crème de cassis, licorice, blond tobacco leaf, bay leaf and dark-chocolate powder, with richness and concentration, elegance, a multilayered texture, silky tannins and a long refined finish.
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2021 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 95% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Cabernet Franc
Drinking Window Ideal cellaring is 5–10 years after harvest; stated aging arc is 30+ years
Region Oakville
Soil Alluvial bale soils alongside a seasonal creek; loamy topsoil over loamy and clay-loamy subsoils, Consisting of 40–60% gravel
Harvest Dates September 25–26 and October 1, 5, and 12, 2021
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Stainless steel tanks and Darnajou French oak puncheons
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Types French oak
Unfined Yes
Unfiltered Yes
Production Details Organically and sustainably farmed by the year-round Morlet team, with organic certification stated as in progress. Grapes were manually night-picked into small lugs and transported refrigerated; clusters and individual berries were hand-sorted using Le Trieur. Fermentation involved native yeast, punch-downs, stainless-steel tanks, Darnajou French-oak puncheons and Gyrobox. The wine matured for 16 months in French-oak barrels from selected artisan coopers. Recommended service is 61–64°F (16–18°C), decanted one hour.
Tasting Notes Luc Morlet's June 2024 winemaker note describes cassis, dark chocolate, black olive, fruits confits, violets, wild sage, foin de Crau and blond tobacco leaf, with richness, concentration, depth, silky lush tannins and a seamless finish.
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2020 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 94% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Cabernet Franc
Drinking Window Ideal cellaring is 5–10 years after harvest; stated aging arc is 30+ years
Region Oakville
Soil Alluvial bale soils alongside a seasonal creek; loamy topsoil over loamy and clay-loamy subsoils, Consisting of 40–60% gravel
Harvest Dates September 12–17, 2020
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Stainless steel tanks and Darnajou French oak puncheons
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Types French oak
Unfined Yes
Unfiltered Yes
Production Details Organically and regeneratively farmed by the year-round Morlet team, with organic certification stated as in progress. Grapes were manually night-picked into small lugs and transported refrigerated; clusters and individual berries were hand-sorted using Le Trieur. Fermentation involved native yeast, punch-downs, stainless-steel tanks, Darnajou French-oak puncheons and Gyrobox. The wine matured for 16 months in French-oak barrels from selected artisan coopers. Recommended service is 61–64°F (16–18°C), decanted one hour.
Tasting Notes Luc Morlet's winemaker note describes crushed strawberry, cassis, blackberry, black cherry, fig leaf, mocha, tobacco leaf, dark bittersweet chocolate, Kahlúa, dried lavender, potpourri and cedar, with round tannins and a creamy texture.
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2019 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 94% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Cabernet Franc
Drinking Window Ideal cellaring is 5–10 years after harvest; stated aging arc is 30+ years
Region Oakville
Soil Alluvial bale soils alongside a seasonal creek; loamy topsoil over loamy and clay-loamy subsoils, Consisting of 40–60% gravel
Harvest Dates October 3–15, 2019
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Stainless steel tanks and Darnajou French oak puncheons
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Types French oak
Unfined Yes
Unfiltered Yes
Production Details Organically and regeneratively farmed by the year-round Morlet team, with organic certification stated as in progress. Grapes were manually night-picked into small lugs and transported refrigerated; clusters and individual berries were hand-sorted using Le Trieur. Fermentation involved native yeast, punch-downs, stainless-steel tanks, Darnajou French-oak puncheons and Gyrobox. The wine matured for 16 months in French-oak barrels from selected artisan coopers. Recommended service is 61–64°F (16–18°C), decanted one hour.
Tasting Notes Luc Morlet's May 2020 winemaker note describes red berries, Bing cherry, rose petals and foin de Crau, with richness, creaminess, finesse, notably soft tannins and a multidimensional character.
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2018 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 97% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Cabernet Franc
Drinking Window Ideal cellaring is 5–10 years after harvest; stated aging arc is 30+ years
Region Oakville
Soil Alluvial bale soils alongside a seasonal creek; loamy topsoil over loamy and clay-loamy subsoils, Consisting of 40–60% gravel
Harvest Dates October 2018
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Stainless steel tanks and Darnajou French oak puncheons
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Types French oak
Unfined Yes
Unfiltered Yes
Production Details Organically, sustainably and regeneratively farmed by the year-round Morlet team, with organic certification stated as in progress. Grapes were manually night-picked into small lugs and transported refrigerated; clusters and individual berries were hand-sorted using Le Trieur. Fermentation involved native yeast, punch-downs, stainless-steel tanks, Darnajou French-oak puncheons and Gyrobox. The wine matured for 16 months in French-oak barrels from selected artisan coopers. Recommended service is 61–64°F (16–18°C), decanted one hour.
Tasting Notes Luc Morlet's winemaker note describes black raspberries, crème de cassis, rose petals, dried tobacco, coffee bean and truffles, with a full-bodied, seamless and opulent profile, weightless power and a very long finish.
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2017 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 96% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Cabernet Franc
Drinking Window Ideal cellaring is 5–10 years after harvest; stated aging arc is 30+ years
Region Oakville
Soil Alluvial bale soils alongside to kalon creek; loamy topsoil over loamy and clay-loamy subsoils, Consisting of 40–60% gravel
Harvest Dates Early October 2017
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Stainless steel tanks and Darnajou French oak puncheons
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Types French oak
Unfined Yes
Unfiltered Yes
Production Details Organically and sustainably farmed by the year-round Morlet team. Grapes were manually night-picked into small lugs and transported refrigerated; clusters and individual berries were hand-sorted using Le Trieur. Fermentation involved native yeast, punch-downs, stainless-steel tanks, Darnajou French-oak puncheons and Gyrobox. The wine matured for 16 months in French-oak barrels from selected artisan coopers. Recommended service is 61–64°F (16–18°C), decanted one hour.
Tasting Notes Jonathan Cristaldi's Decanter note from January 2025 describes pure currant and black fruit, creamy fruit character, compact full tannins, grace, elegance, fragrance and polish.
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