2017 Chardonnay Point Rouge
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The 2017 Chardonnay Point Rouge slowly releases scents of candied ginger and citrus peel before being coaxed into giving up loads of savory suggestions of pie crust, shaved almonds and bread dough with a core of peach preserves, honey-drizzled pears and lemon tart plus a hint of crème caramel. Medium to full-bodied, the satiny palate possesses bags of poise and finesse with softly spoken freshness and loads of savory/toasty layers, finishing long with compelling mineral notes coming through. Already a WOW wine, I can't wait to see this after 3-4 years in bottle. 270 cases were made.
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Jeb Dunnuck
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
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Pure perfection in California Chardonnay, the 2017 Chardonnay Point Rouge comes from a selection of the top barrels in the vintage. It too is rich and powerful, yet it has an incredible sense of minerality as well as a huge perfume of exotic flowers, orange blossom, crushed rock, salty sea breeze, and earth. As with most wines in the vintage, it has an incredible purity of fruit as well as integrated yet bright, racy acidity. It's a thrill a minute and is going to come together nicely with a year or two of bottle age and keep for over a decade.
The 2017 Chardonnay Point Rouge is a selection of the best barrels in the cellar, usually from older Wente and Calera clone fruit. Rich and ample on the palate, with terrific freshness, the Point Rouge captures all the best of the Peter Michael style. This is a decidedly extroverted style, and yet there is plenty of vibrancy as well as nuance.
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.