{"product_id":"peter-michael-belle-cote-chardonnay-2020","title":"Peter Michael Belle Côte Chardonnay 2020","description":"\u003cp\u003ePeter Michael Belle Côte Chardonnay 2020 is a distinctive Sonoma County white that captures the power and precision of mountain-grown Chardonnay. Sourced from the Belle Côte vineyard on the western slopes of Mount St. Helena in Knights Valley, it combines ripe fruit character with mineral tension and the refinement of French oak aging. Peter Michael is known for crafting site-driven wines with a Bordeaux-inspired sense of ambition, and this bottling reflects that same uncompromising quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMakuprofiili\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the glass, this Chardonnay shows depth and concentration, with a poised, polished appearance. The nose opens with citrus, white flowers, and exotic fruit, layered with a subtle mineral edge and gentle notes of vanilla and toasted oak.\n\nOn the palate, it is full-bodied and structured, offering a balanced line of freshness through the wine’s rich fruit core. The finish is long, elegant, and persistent, with the 2020 vintage showing particularly fine freshness and strong aging potential. This is a Chardonnay that can be enjoyed now for its energy and complexity, but it should also reward time in bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eViininvalmistus\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBelle Côte is planted on hillside terrain in Knights Valley, Sonoma County, where volcanic soils mixed with clay help give the wine its structure, tension, and sense of place. The grapes are harvested by hand to preserve quality, then fermented and aged in French oak barrels, including a significant proportion of new oak, which adds subtle spice, vanilla, and toasted nuances while supporting the wine’s concentrated style.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRuoka \u0026amp; tarjoilu\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis Chardonnay pairs beautifully with lobster, roast chicken, seared scallops, creamy pasta dishes, or richer fish such as halibut and turbot. It is best served slightly chilled, around 10-12°C, to show both its freshness and complexity. Decanting is not necessary, but a little time in the glass can help the aromatics open up.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTuottaja\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePeter Michael Winery was founded in 1982 and quickly established a reputation as one of California’s most respected boutique producers. Based in Knights Valley, the estate is known for its exceptional hillside vineyards and its meticulous approach to crafting world-class wines with strong regional identity. Over the years, Peter Michael has earned widespread acclaim for both its Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon, becoming a benchmark name in premium California wine.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Peter Michael","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49122460926194,"sku":"FW-7215","price":181.46,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/4810\/5202\/files\/belle_cote_nv.png?v=1777476149","url":"https:\/\/bottlehero.fi\/products\/peter-michael-belle-cote-chardonnay-2020","provider":"Bottle Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}