{"product_id":"peter-michael-belle-cote-chardonnay-2019","title":"Peter Michael Belle Côte Chardonnay 2019","description":"\u003cp\u003ePeter Michael Belle Côte Chardonnay 2019 is a distinguished Californian white from one of the estate’s most celebrated vineyards in Knights Valley. Grown on an east-facing site with a cool microclimate, it combines richness and precision in a style that has become a hallmark of Peter Michael’s top Chardonnay bottlings. The wine reflects both the vineyard’s exceptional terroir and the estate’s reputation for producing age-worthy, finely tuned whites with real character.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMakuprofiili\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the glass, it shows a luminous golden hue, hinting at its depth and concentration. The nose is expressive and layered, opening with white flowers, ripe peach, lemon cream, and subtle notes of vanilla and toast from oak aging.\n\nThe palate is full-bodied and silky, with impressive concentration, a gentle mineral thread, and a vibrant line of acidity that keeps the wine fresh and balanced. There is plenty of length and nuance here, making this a Chardonnay with excellent aging potential, capable of gaining even more complexity over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eViininvalmistus\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBelle Côte comes from an east-facing vineyard site in Knights Valley, where the cooler conditions support slow, even ripening and strong aromatic development. The grapes are hand-harvested to preserve quality and carefully vinified, with fermentation and maturation in French oak barrels. A high proportion of new oak adds structure, texture, and a refined layer of spice and toast without overpowering the fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRuoka \u0026amp; tarjoilu\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis Chardonnay pairs beautifully with rich seafood dishes such as lobster, scallops, or roasted turbot, as well as poultry with cream sauces, truffle dishes, and elegant mushroom-based preparations. Serve it lightly chilled, ideally around 10–12°C, and consider a short decant if the wine is still youthful, to allow its layered aromatics to खुल further.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTuottaja\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePeter Michael Winery was founded in 1982 and has earned an outstanding reputation for crafting small-production wines of precision, power, and elegance in Sonoma County and beyond. The estate is especially respected for its Burgundian-inspired white wines and mountain-grown reds, with Belle Côte standing out as one of its signature Chardonnay sites. Over the years, Peter Michael has become one of California’s most admired names for collectors seeking wines with both immediate appeal and long-term cellaring potential.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Peter Michael","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49122451783922,"sku":"FW-6300","price":181.46,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/4810\/5202\/files\/belle_cote_nv_1.png?v=1777476099","url":"https:\/\/bottlehero.fi\/products\/peter-michael-belle-cote-chardonnay-2019","provider":"Bottle Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}