| Producer | Peter Michael |
| Country | United States |
| Region | California |
| Subregion | Knights Valley |
| Varietal | Chardonnay |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Sku | 18821 |
| Size | 750ml |
Peter Michael – Belle Côte Chardonnay 2023 (Knights Valley)
A flagship expression from one of California’s benchmark Chardonnay producers, the 2023 Belle Côte is a powerful yet impeccably balanced mountain-grown wine. Aromatically intense, it opens with layers of white peach, pear, jasmine, orange blossom, and subtle crème brûlée, underpinned by smoky mineral and wet stone notes. The palate is full-bodied and expansive, delivering ripe orchard and tropical fruit alongside brioche, spice, and a distinctive saline-mineral edge. Despite its richness, the wine remains focused and lifted, with vibrant acidity and a long, seamless finish that speaks to both site and precision winemaking.
Critic Scores:
100 pts – James Suckling
96 pts – Jeb Dunnuck
95 pts – Vinous (Antonio Galloni)
95 pts – Wine Spectator
94–96 pts – Wine Advocate
A monumental California Chardonnay—layered, textural, and built for longevity—this is a benchmark wine that marries richness with precision at the highest level.
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