2018 Peter Michael Chardonnay Point Rouge

Community Tasting Notes (2) Avg Score: 96 points

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  12/17/2021 - starkravingmad wrote: 98 Points

  Outstanding - bold, yet smooth. Among the very best CA chards

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  5/29/2021 - msuwine wrote: 94 Points

  This rich but mineral-driven Chardonnay best barrel blend needs another few years to show its cards, but it has all the marks of a singular wine (that, alas, I opened way too soon). Light yellow in color; medium in body; aromas of lemon peel, quartz, green apple, and ocean air. Flavors of lime, grapefruit, slate, and chalk, with a sour and nervy finish that still has some oak (e.g., nutmeg) to integrate. Barrel selection from the La Carrière, Belle Côte, and Ma Belle-Fille vineyards. 14.6% alcohol.
  
  This was far more concentrated - and less welcoming - than a 2018 Ma Belle-Fillie opened on the same night. Even though I prefer opening whites on the earlier end, I need to remember that these PM Chards need at least four years after vintage to hit their stride - and this doozy needs even more time. 94+ at the moment (after a two hour decant), but please learn from my mistake: give this time, and it should be something very special.

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