The 2010 Billet Doux (Semillon/Sauvignon) is bigger and richer than the 2009. The higher amount of Semillon in this vintage (90%) and the presence of 100% botrytised fruit are clearly felt. Burnt sugar, smoke, apricots and spices are woven together in this gorgeous, burnished sweet wine. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2020. 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

The 2009 Billet Doux is a gorgeous wine. Sweet tangerines, mint, flowers and light honey are some of the notes that emerge from the glass. This is a beautifully textured, refined sweet wine loaded with class. In 2009 there was 50% botrytis in these grapes. The 2009 is 75% Semillon, 24% Sauvignon Blanc and 1% Muscadelle. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2029. 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