2014 Peter Michael Chardonnay Point Rouge

Equally provocative and profound is the magnificent 2014 Chardonnay Point Rouge. Complex notes of tropical fruits intermixed with toast, smoked almonds, brioche and white peach are stunning in this prodigious, full-bodied, multidimensional Chardonnay. Both the 2015 and 2014 are 10- to 15-year wines, but extremely difficult to find in the marketplace. As I have mentioned in the past, readers should note the slight greenish hue to all of the Peter Michael Chardonnays, which seems to be a healthy sign of high-quality fruit and the chlorophyll from the vines.

Drink Dates: 2016 - 2031

Author: Robert Parker

Issue: 227

Well-oaked, casting a smoky, toasty veil over a mix of apricot, melon and white peach flavors. A full-bodied, satisfying glass of Chardonnay. Drink now through 2021. Tasted twice, with consistent notes. 280 cases made. — JL

Drink Dates: 2017-2021

Author: James Laube

Issue: Web Only - 2017

The 2014 Chardonnay Point Rouge, the selection of the estate’s best lots, is terrific. Rich, ample and creamy – but never overly heavy – the Point Rouge captures the essence of the Peter Michael style. The Point Rouge is another wine that is going to need a bit of time to come into its own. Even today, though, it is super-expressive.

Drink Dates: 2017 - 2026

Author: Antonio Galloni

Issue: Aug 2016