Peter Michael Winery

Chardonnay 'Belle Cote'

Chardonnay 'Belle Cote'

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

Press & Reviews

James Suckling
Score
99
Date
2024-02-22
"Aromas of Wente clone skin with pears and apples as well as lime and lemon. Some hot stone and chalk. Full-bodied and very layered. It’s captured the essence of this classic chardonnay clone. The wood is very low impact. Like eating perfectly ripened grapes. Superb length on a gorgeous finish, One of the best ever. From 34-year-old vines. Drinkable now but will age for years."
Vinous
Score
97
Date
2023-06-01