Not only is this the top-rated Mer Soleil Silver ever on CellarTracker (and by a wide margin); it’s the top-rated Mer Soleil of the last 15 years period.
Vinous rates it tops, too, saying:
Pale gold. Pear nectar, tangerine and a suggestion of honey on the nose and in the mouth. Supple, gently sweet and open-knit, showing good depth and a refreshing touch of spiciness on the back half. Closes on a poached pear note, with good, spicy persistence.
This is everything a really good unoaked Chardonnay, from top vineyards and winemaking, should be.
From the winery:
Flaxen in color and fresh from start to finish, the 2013 vintage opens up with aromas of fruit blossoms and Meyer lemon. Bright citrus shines through on the palate, with a crisp acidity and depth that belies the wine's unoaked character. On the finish: a lingering freshness that creates a perfect complement to salads, grilled seafood, tomato-based dishes and fresh oysters.
Mer Soleil Silver is not a typical Chardonnay, and its bottle is equally distinct. We've used ceramic instead of glass, inspired by the concrete fermenters that create this wine's singular character. For us, that character stems from a true sense of place, grapes grown in ideal conditions and winemaking techniques that break from tradition to create something new."
