Peter Michael Winery
Belle Côte Chardonnay
Knights Valley, Sonoma County, California, USA
This was showing great! Aging well and gaining complexity. It’s a wine of texture for sure. Could use a bit more acid but this is a great American Chardonnay.
This was showing great! Aging well and gaining complexity. It’s a wine of texture for sure. Could use a bit more acid but this is a great American Chardonnay.
May 17th, 2025
The 2022 Chardonnay Belle Côte emerges from vines planted by Helen Turley the early 1990s, the oldest vines on the property. It marries power and elegance in grand style. Deep mineral notes give the 2022 notable presence and intensity to pull it all together. This was the last fruit the estate picked, as is often the case. Belle Côte is another strong 2022 from Peter Michael. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, July 2024)
The 2022 Chardonnay Belle Côte emerges from vines planted by Helen Turley the early 1990s, the oldest vines on the property. It marries power and elegance in grand style. Deep mineral notes give the 2022 notable presence and intensity to pull it all together. This was the last fruit the estate picked, as is often the case. Belle Côte is another strong 2022 from Peter Michael. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, July 2024)
The 2021 Chardonnay Belle Côte is a wine of tremendous density and power. Orchard fruit, dried pear, graphite, anise and dried flowers infuse the 2021 with tremendous flavor complexity. Readers will find an intensely mineral, savory Chardonnay with the fruit pushed into the background. Belle Côte is the original Chardonnay planting at Peter Michael. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, July 2023)
The 2021 Chardonnay Belle Côte is a wine of tremendous density and power. Orchard fruit, dried pear, graphite, anise and dried flowers infuse the 2021 with tremendous flavor complexity. Readers will find an intensely mineral, savory Chardonnay with the fruit pushed into the background. Belle Côte is the original Chardonnay planting at Peter Michael. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, July 2023)
16’ Peter Michael Bella Cote (Rued vineyard). Peach, honeydew, toasty oak, fig, apricot & tangerine. Moderate acidity & ends with a long, expansive flavors. Another extraordinarily well-made wine by PM.
16’ Peter Michael Bella Cote (Rued vineyard). Peach, honeydew, toasty oak, fig, apricot & tangerine. Moderate acidity & ends with a long, expansive flavors. Another extraordinarily well-made wine by PM.
Oct 1st, 2020Tangy, wood not fully integrated yet but tasty chalky well made Cali chard.
Tangy, wood not fully integrated yet but tasty chalky well made Cali chard.
Aug 15th, 2020
Medium greenish yellow. Lovely nose with some light butter, green apples,l and some tropical fruits. Great acidity (6/10) and full bodied. Insanely creamy and lush with delicious acidity. Layers of tree fruits, creamy and stone fruits. Long and lingering finish. Drink till 2026.
Medium greenish yellow. Lovely nose with some light butter, green apples,l and some tropical fruits. Great acidity (6/10) and full bodied. Insanely creamy and lush with delicious acidity. Layers of tree fruits, creamy and stone fruits. Long and lingering finish. Drink till 2026.
Dec 2nd, 2018
I don’t think I have even gotten a note of banana bread pudding on the nose of a wine before. Wow! Mint and honeycomb. A slight waxy character note too. Viscous, large and in charge. Commands attention from everything else on the table. Candied vanilla marshmallow? So unique and incredibly delicious. Awesome bottle @Dan Fitzgerald .
I don’t think I have even gotten a note of banana bread pudding on the nose of a wine before. Wow! Mint and honeycomb. A slight waxy character note too. Viscous, large and in charge. Commands attention from everything else on the table. Candied vanilla marshmallow? So unique and incredibly delicious. Awesome bottle @Dan Fitzgerald .
Oct 6th, 2018
Good not great. A touch got with alcohol and lots of weight. Big white.
Good not great. A touch got with alcohol and lots of weight. Big white.
Sep 29th, 2018
More width than length, very floral and herbaceous and not as comforting as the Intrada I was comparing it to. Hold.
More width than length, very floral and herbaceous and not as comforting as the Intrada I was comparing it to. Hold.
Jul 15th, 2018
This wine is crazy crazy gooooood - it is worth every penny - so amazing the palette works from the structure to deliver a brilliant experience
Thank you @David L
This wine is crazy crazy gooooood - it is worth every penny - so amazing the palette works from the structure to deliver a brilliant experience
Thank you @David L