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Home > California > 2005 Peter Michael Pinot Noir, Le Moulin Rouge (750ml)
2005 Peter Michael Pinot Noir, Le Moulin Rouge (750ml)
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Vintage: 2005
Format: 750ml
Wine Name: Peter Michael Pinot Noir
Vineyard:
Designation: Le Moulin Rouge
Appellation: Santa Lucia Highlands
Producer: Peter Michael
Varietal: Pinot Noir
Type: Red
Country: USA
Region: California
Sub-Region: Central Coast
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Tasting note: The 2005 Pinot Noir Le Moulin Rouge has a dark ruby/purple color, with tart acidity holding back the wine's forceful black cherry and raspberry notes intermixed with licorice, spring flowers, and forest floor. The wine is tightly knit and will benefit from several years of bottle age; it will last at least a decade or more. This 121-acre estate with 114 producing acres of vineyard all located in Knight's Valley continues to be at the top of their game and I can't recommend the wines highly enough. I was surprised when I showed up at Peter Michael to find both Nicolas Morlet, who replaced his brother Luc, and Luc Morlet himself, were at my tasting. It seems that Luc is still doing consulting work with his brother firmly entrenched at the winery. This is still one of the best-run wineries in the world, and one might quibble over the fact that there are so many different cuvees of Chardonnay, but they are all subtly different in style/personality. The Morlets proclaimed to me that essentially there is very little difference in the character of the Chardonnays in 2005 and 2006, except they thought the acid levels were slightly higher in 2005 and the 2006s were riper. In any event, these are sensational Chardonnays, and readers couldn't go wrong no matter which one they buy. (91pts. Robert Parker)
Tasted: Dec. 2007
Score: 91
Drink: 2007-17
Tasting note: Offers a mix of mineral, herb and dried currant flavors that are firm and well-structured, clamping down a bit on the finish. Yet this is still alluring for its complexity. Drink now through 2011. Tasted twice, with consistent notes. 600 cases made. (88pts. JL, Wine Spectator)
Tasted: Sep. 30, 2007
Score: 88
Drink: Now Through 2011
Tasting note: Dark red. Sexy raspberry and blackberry aromas, with gentle spice notes adding complexity. Lush and sweet, with pure red and dark berry flavors unsullied by herb, earth or animal. Fresh and juicy on the finish, with a subtle hint of smoked meat rising on the back. This is very elegant and balanced for cellaring. (92pts. Stephen Tanzer)
Tasted: May/Jun 2007
Score: 92
Drink: N/A
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