Peter Michael, Knights Valley, Belle Cote, Chardonnay 2008
96 Points CellarTracker Member
Our last bottle, anniversary vintage, purchased on release via a friend's order as we had not yet been elevated from the wait list. Judging on appearance alone, one would think this was only a couple of years old as its is still a very pale yellow color. Tropical bouquet of banana, coconut, pear, fig and vanilla. Rich and layered. Pear, apple, coconut and citrus flavors with a subtle stone/dusty limestone sort of thing. Long finish. Impressive. 2/7/2020
95 Points CellarTracker Member
Served a bit above cellar temp with Osteria Langhe's plin (frozen) and fresh morels, and this made for a really nice match. Notes of tropical fruit, apple and lemon with a nice floral element underneath. Rich texture, with flavors of apple, lemon, mineral and softened oak tones. Lengthy finish. In a really nice place right now, though should easily hold for a few years, perhaps maybe improve too. 5/21/2018
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