Peter Michael La Carriere Chardonnay 2011

Peter Michael La Carriere Chardonnay 2011

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Peter Michael La Carriere Chardonnay 2011
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75 cl

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£75.00
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The Peter Michael La Carrière Chardonnay 2011 is a noteworthy single-vineyard expression from the Peter Michael Winery, situated in Knights Valley, Sonoma County. This vintage is produced from Chardonnay grapes grown in the La Carrière vineyard, which is notable for its unique high-elevation terroir and rocky volcanic soils. The winemaking process adheres to traditional methods, involving hand-harvesting and fermentation in French oak barrels, some of which are new. The wine exhibits a profile of citrus, stone fruits and subtle complex notes from aging on the lees.
88 Vinous
The 2011 La Carriere is huge and bombastic on the palate, with massive fruit, tons of intensity and little in the way of finesse or complexity. Caramel, popcorn and copious French oak wrap around the rich, textured finish. I am not sure what happened here. A year ago La Carriere was a subtle, perfumed Chardonnay. Today is super-intense and sweet, with little in the way of vintage expression. Antonio Galloni1st February 2014

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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.

Consistency and quality are the watchwords here - the wines are clearly inspired by the poise and precision of their Old World counterparts but can't help expressing an edge of Californian excess - ripe fruit abounds on the Chardonnay and Pinot Noir while the Cabernet Sauvignons have a density and concentration that many Bordelais would envy.

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