Peter Michael Chardonnay "BELLE COTE" Sonoma County 750mL

Peter Michael Chardonnay "BELLE COTE" Sonoma County 750mL

Vintage: 2022
Description: As the oldest of the four Peter Michael Winery estate Chardonnay blocks, Belle Cote exemplifies the consistent quality of Chardonnay these mountain vineyards produce. Due to the naturally cool climate of the site's high elevation, mitigation of exposure to the hot afternoon sun from its southeastern exposure, and a stand of trees on the western border, the vines are allowed to ripen slowly. The growing season for Belle Cote typically extends into Octobertwo to three weeks longer than most Chardonnay vineyards in Napa and Sonoma Counties. Robert Parker's Wine Advocate 96-98 Points - "i tasted the 2022 Chardonnay Belle Cte from tank shortly before it was due to be bottled. It's lively and generous with singular scents of lemon drop, pie crust and toasted meringue, plus integrated tones of matchstick and allspice. The medium-bodied palate is defined by its lacy, lightly mouth-coating texture. Its deep core of creamy, lemony flavors is enlivened by mouthwatering acidity, and its juxtaposition of depth and energy calls you back for another sip. 1,783 cases will be produced, and the Belle Cte will be released in February of 2024.". Wine Spectator 94 Points - "This powerful version opens with a toasty mix of spices, buttery toasted brioche and carmelized apple pastry. Offers plenty of plump ripe peach, apricot and melon flavors, with a note of marmalade at the core. Candied ginger, graham cracker, salted, toasted almond and marzipan linger on the finish. Drink now through 2033."
Price: $ 115.00
Price in original currency: None

Available from Hi-Time Wine Cellars

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First added to 1000 Corks on May 14, 2024.