Peter Michael Winery

Chardonnay 'Belle Cote'

Chardonnay 'Belle Cote', Peter Michael

Chardonnay 'Belle Cote', Peter Michael

• 100% Chardonnay
• Sourced from the Belle Cote “Beautiful Slope” Vineyard at Peter Michael’s Estate in Knights Valley AVA
• Planted in 1990
• Volcanic-origin rhyolite soils
• South-Southeast exposure
• 1,700-1,750 ft. elevation
• Hand-harvested
• 100% naturally fermented using native yeast
• 100% barrel fermented in 100% French oak
• Aged 12 months in French oak sur lies with weekly batonnage
• 14.9% abv

Info

Vintage:
2021
Country:
United States
Region:
California
Appellation:
Knights Valley
Variety:
Chardonnay
Color:
White
Farming Practice:
Sustainable

Sizes Available

Full Bottle US-PMW-31-21 12/750ml

Resources

Press & Reviews

Wine Advocate
Score
96-98
Date
2023-02-16