2004 Peter Michael Chardonnay Mon Plaisir
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The 2004 Chardonnay Mon Plaisir reveals a light green-hued straw color, wonderful crisp, orange rind, lemon oil, white peach, wood, and smoke characteristics, medium to full body, and 4-5 years of drinkability. Previously recommended: 2003 Chardonnay Belle Cote (94), 2003 Chardonnay La Carriere (97), 2003 Chardonnay Cuvee Indigene (95), 2003 Chardonnay Ma Belle-Fille (93), 2003 Chardonnay Mon Plaisir (94), 2003 Chardonnay Point Rouge (97), 2003 L’Esprit des Pavots (90), 2003 Les Pavots (94), 2003 Pinot Noir Le Moulin Rouge (93). Tel. (707) 942-3200; Fax (707) 942-0209
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Robert Parker
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
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Pale, bright yellow. Complex aromas of pineapple, grapefruit, hazelnut, nutmeg and minerals. Ripe, clean and quite dry, with good fat but not quite the flavor intensity of the winery's best 2004s. Perhaps the supplest and fattest of these 2004s.
About the producer
Founded in 1983 by Sir Peter Michael CBE and his wife Margaret, Peter Michael Winery produces some of California’s finest wines.