Peter Michael Belle Cote Chardonnay 2006

Peter Michael Belle Cote Chardonnay 2006

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  • Robert Parker rating 93
  • Vinous rating 92
Peter Michael Belle Cote Chardonnay 2006
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75 cl

14.5%
£110.00
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The Peter Michael Belle Côte Chardonnay 2006 is a notable single-vineyard wine from the Knights Valley AVA in Sonoma County. Sourced from the Belle Côte vineyard, which has been producing Chardonnays since 1990, it benefits from high elevation and an eastern exposure that shelters the grapes from excessive heat. The terroir features rocky volcanic rhyolite soils, contributing to complex flavour profiles. The wine undergoes natural fermentation in French oak barrels and spends time aging on lees, highlighting a meticulous winemaking tradition. The 2006 vintage reveals intricate layers of stone fruit, citrus and a distinct minerality.
92 Vinous
Good bright, pale yellow. Subdued but pure aromas of lemon drop, grapefruit, pineapple and hazelnut, complicated by exotic lichee and rose oil. Supple and quite subtle in the mouth but with plenty of fat and breadth. Very stony and suave chardonnay, with a long, spicy finish. This, too, really needs a bit of patience.Stephen Tanzer1st May 2008

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Peter Michael Winery was founded by British businessman Sir Peter Michael in the early 1980s with a singular vision - to make wine in the terroir-driven tradition of Burgundy and Bordeaux, under the California sun and in California soil. The winery currently produce around fifteen wines using four varietals - Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc.

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