2023 Peter Michael Winery Chardonnay Belle Cote

Chardonnay - 750ML
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REVIEWS

JD 96 WA 96 WS 95
JD 96

jebdunnuck.com, July 2025

Coming from the older vines of the estate, planted in 1990 with an east-facing exposition, the 2023 Chardonnay Belle Cote is a bright golden yellow color. It offers the most depth aromatically with notes of frangipane...
WA 96

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, March 2025

(WA 94-96 points) 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...
WS 95

Wine Spectator, August 2025

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...

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type White
Varietal Chardonnay
Country USA
Region California
Sub-region North Coast
Appellation Sonoma
Sub-appellation Knights Valley
Vintage 2023
Size 750ML
Percent alcohol 15.1%
Closure Cork

The 2023 Peter Michael Winery Belle Cote Chardonnay is a white wine from the Knights Valley sub-appellation in Sonoma, California. This wine, produced by Peter Michael Winery, is crafted from Chardonnay grapes, with vines originally planted in 1990. A total of 2,038 cases were produced, and the wine is scheduled for release in April 2025.

Notably, this Chardonnay received high praise from Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, scoring an impressive 96 points. Reviewer Erin Brooks describes the wine as "open and expressive," highlighting its aromatic profile, which features "peach and guava aromas complemented by nuances of elderflower, graham cracker and crème brûlée." The wine's full-bodied palate is noted for being "satiny and expansive," offering "tropical, spicy flavors."

The review underscores the wine's concentration, which is "balanced by vibrant acidity," resulting in "a long, bright finish." This balance of richness and freshness suggests a well-crafted wine that is likely to appeal to Chardonnay enthusiasts looking for a complex and expressive bottle.

The Belle Cote Chardonnay's impressive score and enthusiastic review suggest this is a standout wine in its category, promising a luxurious tasting experience. With its release set for 2025, it will be interesting to see how this wine develops and is received by the wine community.