Peter Michael Winery

Belle Côte Chardonnay

9.355 ratings
9.212 pro ratings
Knights Valley, Sonoma County, California, USA
Chardonnay
Duck, Shellfish, Goose, Mushrooms, Manchego & Parmesan, Game, Pork, Squash & Root Vegetables, Chicken, Turkey, Cheddar & Gruyere, Meaty & Oily Fish, White Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Cream Sauces
Top Notes For
Greg Ballington

Co-Founder of Millennial Drinkers Wine Blog

9.3

Medium greenish yellow. Lovely nose with some light butter, green apples,l and some tropical fruits. Great acidity (6/10) and full bodied. Insanely creamy and lush with delicious acidity. Layers of tree fruits, creamy and stone fruits. Long and lingering finish. Drink till 2026.

Medium greenish yellow. Lovely nose with some light butter, green apples,l and some tropical fruits. Great acidity (6/10) and full bodied. Insanely creamy and lush with delicious acidity. Layers of tree fruits, creamy and stone fruits. Long and lingering finish. Drink till 2026.

Dec 2nd, 2018
Bill Bender

More width than length, very floral and herbaceous and not as comforting as the Intrada I was comparing it to. Hold.

More width than length, very floral and herbaceous and not as comforting as the Intrada I was comparing it to. Hold.

Jul 15th, 2018
Mike R
9.4

This wine is crazy crazy gooooood - it is worth every penny - so amazing the palette works from the structure to deliver a brilliant experience

Thank you
@David L

This wine is crazy crazy gooooood - it is worth every penny - so amazing the palette works from the structure to deliver a brilliant experience

Thank you
@David L

Jul 2nd, 2018
Henrik Poulsen

14.9% alc.

I found a mineral note in this that somehow made the wine seem lighter than other vintages I've enjoyed.
Having had the good fortune of tasting lots of PM Chards I have high hopes and just think this was caught too early and that time will "deepen" the palate and bring more body to this.
92+ pts

14.9% alc.

I found a mineral note in this that somehow made the wine seem lighter than other vintages I've enjoyed.
Having had the good fortune of tasting lots of PM Chards I have high hopes and just think this was caught too early and that time will "deepen" the palate and bring more body to this.
92+ pts

May 8th, 2017
Bill Bender

This still had some heat and was pretty volatile. It needs more time in the bottle.

This still had some heat and was pretty volatile. It needs more time in the bottle.

May 8th, 2017
Ron R
9.3

Hosted by Martin & Christine, we are suffering from an embarrassment of riches. This is presenting so well right now. Sweet nose of candied pears and white flowers. Palette is soft and rounded. Sweet on the mid palette, with moderate acidity. Finishes with white stone fruits, which persist.

Hosted by Martin & Christine, we are suffering from an embarrassment of riches. This is presenting so well right now. Sweet nose of candied pears and white flowers. Palette is soft and rounded. Sweet on the mid palette, with moderate acidity. Finishes with white stone fruits, which persist.

Apr 28th, 2017
Mike Steffel

A big Chardonnay at release.

A big Chardonnay at release.

Oct 1st, 2016
Mike Steffel

Too early to open, but has to try new vintage. Yum

Too early to open, but has to try new vintage. Yum

Sep 29th, 2016
Joshua Blissett

Ah!! NOW I get it! Amazing texture, so full and rich in the mouth and not the slightest bit flabby in any way. Really nice acidity, slate minerality. Really very beautiful.

Ah!! NOW I get it! Amazing texture, so full and rich in the mouth and not the slightest bit flabby in any way. Really nice acidity, slate minerality. Really very beautiful.

May 5th, 2016
Jeroen Koenen

This is thrilling….
Best wine of the week.

This is thrilling….
Best wine of the week.

Dec 13th, 2024