Peter Michael Belle Cote Chardonnay 2014
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Product Details
Varietal
Producer
Vintage
2014
Size
750ML
ABV
14.9%
Features
Collectible
Boutique
Your Rating
Somm Note
Winemaker Notes
The nose is distinctly intense and powerfully hedonistic with aromasof lychee nut, mangosteen, passion fruit, citrus, rose petal andorange blossom, with a background of mineral, candied orange,yellow peach, greengage, nougat, and toasted almond. Creamy andweighty in the mouth, the palate is rich and seamless. Accents ofpain grillé, almond and brioche, with crisp natural acidity and minerals complete the mouth feel. The 2014 Belle Côte is enjoyablenow and will continue to develop its unique expression of terroirfor at least a decade.
Professional Ratings
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Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
The oldest Chardonnay vineyard Peter Michael uses is Belle Côte. The 2014 Chardonnay Belle Côte, from old Wente clones of Chardonnay planted in 1990, shows notes of crème brûlée, orange marmalade, crushed rock and white peach. It has stunning richness, full-bodied intensity, and a long, long finish. Range: 95-98 Points
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Wine Spectator
A classy effort, with a mix of ripe pear, honeydew, honeysuckle, citrus and light cedary oak, all well-proportioned. Ends with a layered aftertaste that shows a touch of pithiness.
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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.
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