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2004 Peter Michael Chardonnay, Belle Cote (1.5L)
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Vintage: 2004
Format: 1.5L
Wine Name: Peter Michael Chardonnay
Vineyard:
Designation: Belle Cote
Appellation: Knights Valley
Producer: Peter Michael
Varietal: Chardonnay
Type: White
Country: USA
Region: California
Sub-Region: Sonoma County
Alcohol:
Tasting note: The light straw/green-colored 2004 Chardonnay Belle Cote offers an exotic nose of tropical fruits, litchi nuts, tangerines, and brioche. Gorgeous acidity buttresses the wine’s full-bodied, concentrated mouthfeel and freshness. It could easily pass for a grand cru from Chassagne-Montrachet. (95pts. Robert Parker)
Tasted: Dec. 2006
Score: 95
Drink: N/A
Tasting note: Sleek and refined, rich and elegant, with a silky band of anise, pear, hazelnut and ginger. Retains its elegance on a long, soothing finish that keeps repeating the fruit and light oak and mineral themes. Drink now through 2008. 1,716 cases made. (90pts. Wine Spectator)
Tasted: Jun. 15, 2006
Score: 90
Drink: Now Thorugh 2008
Tasting note: Good bright, pale yellow. Subdued but pure aromas of peach, nectarine, orange rind, rose petal and lichee. Although rather backward, this began suppler than the Carriere despite conveying an impression of solid acidity. Very dry and sophisticated chardonnay with excellent length. I found myself raising my score every time I went back to this wine, which gained sweetness with aeration. (93+pts. Steven Tanzer)
Tasted: May/Jun 2006
Score: 93+
Drink: N/A
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