Peter Michael Chardonnay Belle Cote 2023

Peter Michael Chardonnay Belle Cote 2023 - Flask Fine Wine & Whisky

Professional Ratings

95

Wine Spectator

“This is a stunner, showing smoked, salted butterscotch, with fresh and juicy notes of tangerine, buttery brioche, cardamom, nutmeg and plump, ripe apricot. Marmalade, orange blossoms and white tea are elegant grace notes, but the rich flavors, seamless frame and elegant acidity are what linger. Drink now through 2037. 2,038 cases made.”

Highlights

From vines planted in 1990 on the oldest Knights Valley Estate Chardonnay vineyard, this 2023 Chardonnay Belle Côte comes from a cool, southeastern-facing slope at 1,700 to 1,800 feet and is harvested later than most Napa and Sonoma Chardonnay. It shows peach and guava aromas with elderflower, graham cracker and crème brûlée; the full-bodied palate is satiny and expansive, with tropical, spicy flavors, vibrant acidity and a long, bright finish.

Peter Michael Chardonnay Belle Cote 2023

'Belle Côte', French for “Beautiful Slope”, was named by Sir Peter after the famous ski run in Courchevel, France. The oldest of the four Knights Valley Estate Chardonnay vineyards, ‘Belle Côte’ consistently exemplifies the potential of crafting exceptionally high-quality Chardonnay from our mountain vineyards. Planted at 1,700 to 1,800 feet (518 to 549 meters), Belle Côte has a southeastern exposure and a western border of native trees, which shelter the vines from the hot afternoon sun. These unique attributes create a naturally cool microclimate that provides an extended growing period and slow-ripening fruit, resulting in a later picking schedule that often continues into October (two to three weeks longer than most Chardonnay vineyards in Napa and Sonoma Counties).

Critical Accliam

96 Wine Advocate

I tasted the 2023 Chardonnay Belle Côte from tank just before it was bottled. From vines planted in 1990, it’s open and expressive, its peach and guava aromas complemented by nuances of elderflower, graham cracker and crème brûlée. The full-bodied palate is satiny and expansive with tropical, spicy flavors. Its concentration is balanced by vibrant acidity, and it has a long, bright finish. A total of 2,038 cases were made, and the wine will be released in April of 2025.

Peter Michael Chardonnay Belle Cote 2023

95 Wine Spectator
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Serving Temp
48-55°F
Varietal
Chardonnay
Food Pairings
Lobster, Scallops, Roasted Chicken

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