2021 Peter Michael 'Belle Cote' Chardonnay, Knights Valley white James Suckling- 95 points

James Suckling- 95 points

I can't remember tasting a vintage of Casa Piena with this much finesse

a true gem of a town in La Rioja

92 Jeb Dunnuck

and dark chocolate plus a waft of lilacs

2021 Peter Michael 'Belle Cote' Chardonnay, Knights Valley white James Suckling- 95 pointsIntense orange blossom, lemon custard, and jasmine burst from the glass of the 2021 Belle Cte. This highly aromatic bouquet continues with rose petals and lychee underlain by orange marmalade bass notes. The rich entry and dense mid palate show the depth created by our oldest Chardonnay vines. Hints of orange peel, pastry, and lemon curd lead to a long, polished finish. Belle Cte can be enjoyed in its exuberant youth or after decades of cellaring.