2001 Peter Michael Chardonnay Cuvée Indigene
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The blockbuster 2001 Chardonnay Cuvee Indigene possesses an oily, unctuous texture in addition to smoky, leesy, peach, honeysuckle, and lemon zest aromatics, and dense, deep, full-bodied flavors with great texture, richness, and purity. It is a superb Chardonnay to enjoy over the next decade. (Release date 9/03) Tel. (707) 942-4459; Fax (707) 942-0209
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Subdued, laid-back aromas of ripe peach, apple, pear and lemon cream, with vanilla and hazelnut notes from the sweet Louis Latour barrels. Large-scaled and creamy-sweet, with terrific spice and mineral character. If I had to superimpose this on a map of the Cote d'Or, I'd say Puligny-Montrachet Referts, only riper. Very long, sweetly fruity aftertaste. The components of this wine got an additional five months of aging on the lees and 75% new oak. Winemaker Morlet predicts this will be at its best in four or five years.
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.