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Tasting notes

Tasting notes
Score 98/100 · Drink 2016-2026, Robert Parker, Oct 2016

The 2014 Chardonnay Cuvée Indigène shows more orange marmalade and caramelized citrus along with plenty of butter, honeysuckle and leesy, almost hazelnut notes. Both are magnificent Chardonnays to drink over the next decade or more.

Critic scores

Critic scores
96
96/100

Average Score

98
98/100

Robert Parker

94
94+/100

Antonio Galloni, Vinous

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94+ points
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
Score 94+/100 · Drink 2017-2026, Antonio Galloni, Vinous, Apr 2016

One of the most reticent wines in this lineup, the 2014 Chardonnay Cuvée Indigène is powerful and tightly wound to the core. It will need at least a few years to truly come together. Even at this early stage, the Cuvée Indigène offers a compelling interplay. Offers a striking combination of power, minerality and overall intensity. The Indigène has a lot to say, but readers will have to be patient here. The Cuvée is a selection of the oldest Wente clones on the property.

About the producer

Peter Michael Winery - producer
Peter Michael

Founded in 1983 by Sir Peter Michael CBE and his wife Margaret, Peter Michael Winery produces some of California’s finest wines.

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Product details

Grape Blend

Chardonnay

Colour

White

Taste

Dry

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