Tasting Notes for Peter Michael Les Pavots 2005

Red Wines	Bordeaux Red Blends	Napa Valley	California

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Date Printed: 5/23/2013

Peter Michael Les Pavots 2005

(search item no. 97176)

collectible wine

Wine Spectator rating: 97 points
PRICE ON 5/23/2013: $179.00

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
2001 Wine Spectator rating: 98 points
2001 International Wine Cellar rating: 95 points
2001 The Wine Advocate rating: 94 points
2000 International Wine Cellar rating: 92 points

Winemaker's Notes:

Saturated ruby color with a nuance of vermillon, 2005 Les Pavots reveals an deep bouquet of black cherry, blackcurrant, blueberry and blackberry, with nuances of cedar, cacao, cigar box, black tea, graphite, a stylish 'guarigue' touch, forest floor, sweet vanilla and cloves. Extremely full-bodied, this wine offers the same rich, ripe fruit impressions on the palate. The mouth feel is full and round, with elegant tannins, which lead to a long finish. Complex, 2005 Les Pavots will benefit from another year of cellaring for near term enjoyment and will age gracefully for a decade or more.

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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.