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Date Printed: 5/20/2013
Peter Michael Les Pavots 2001
Peter Michael Les Pavots 2001
 (search item no. 75375)
collectible wine

Wine Spectator rating: 98 points
International Wine Cellar rating: 95 points
PRICE ON 5/20/2013: $259.00

ratings pedigree (past vintages):
2009 The Wine Advocate rating: 96 points
2009 Wine Spectator rating: 95 points
2009 International Wine Cellar rating: 94 points
2008 Wine Spectator rating: 98 points
2008 James Suckling rating: 97 points
2008 The Wine Advocate rating: 95 points
2008 International Wine Cellar rating: 94 points
2007 The Wine Advocate rating: 97 points
2007 Wine Spectator rating: 95 points
2007 International Wine Cellar rating: 93 points
2007 James Suckling rating: 93 points
2006 The Wine Advocate rating: 96 points
2006 Wine Spectator rating: 95 points
2005 Wine Spectator rating: 97 points
2000 International Wine Cellar rating: 92 points

Winemaker's Notes:

 Number 5 on Wine Spectator Top 100 Wines of 2004!

The 2001 Les Pavots (72% Cabernet Sauvignon, 16% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc, and 2% Petit Verdot) is a thick, juicy, inky/purple-colored effort revealing compelling aromas of chocolate, licorice, cassis, and scorched earth. Deep and full-bodied, with a voluptuous texture, tremendous purity and density, it is the finest Les Pavots produced in the last four or five years. It should drink well young, yet age for 15+ years.
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About Peter Michael:

 In 1982 Sir Peter and Lady Margaret Michael built the Peter Michael Winery on a square mile of rocky volcanic ridges that form the western face of Mount St. Helena in Knights Valley, Sonoma County, California. The estate vineyards rest on steep hillsides ranging in elevation from 1100 to nearly 2000 feet. Of the nearly 600 estate acres, only about 20% are planted to grapes. Peter Michael Winery is best known for single-vineyard and estate grown Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and a Cabernet Sauvignon cuvee of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc. The Peter Michael Winery remains true to its commitment to growing classic grape varieties in small mountain vineyards in order to produce great wines using classical winemaking techniques. Given this covenant to the product, only a limited quantity will ever be available.