Mer Soleil Silver Chardonnay Unoaked 2022 Monterey County (75cl, 13.8%)

Mer Soleil Silver is an unoaked Chardonnay from Monterey County in California, in a 75cl bottle. The 2022 vintage is made from grapes grown in a cool coastal climate, where slow ripening keeps the acidity lively. It is aged in stainless steel and unlined concrete tanks rather than oak, which keeps the wine fresh and lets its mineral character and pure fruit come through. On the nose there is light lemon zest and a distinct minerality. The palate is driven by citrus, with sweet clementine and tropical mango, finishing clean and bright.