{"product_id":"peter-michael-la-carriere-chardonnay-2022","title":"Peter Michael La Carrière Chardonnay 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003ePeter Michael La Carrière Chardonnay 2022 is a standout expression from one of California’s most celebrated Chardonnay sites. Sourced from Peter Michael’s own steep, high-altitude La Carrière vineyard, this wine combines power, precision, and striking minerality in a style that has become a hallmark of the estate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMakuprofiili\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePale golden in the glass, it opens with an inviting and layered bouquet of mandarin, dried apricot, and warm pineapple, lifted by brioche, acacia honey, hazelnut, and a subtle grapefruit edge. The nose feels both generous and refined, with a complexity that immediately signals serious pedigree.\n\nOn the palate, the wine is concentrated yet elegant, delivering Williams pear, citrus, white flowers, almond, vanilla, and a clear mineral streak from the rocky hillside soils. A rich, textural mid-palate is balanced by freshness and tension, giving the wine impressive structure. It is delicious now, but has the balance and depth to develop beautifully over at least the next 10 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eViininvalmistus\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLa Carrière, meaning “the quarry,” is planted on an exceptionally steep slope at around 500 meters above sea level, where the soils are extremely rocky and provide ideal drainage. The combination of this demanding terroir and excellent climatic conditions gives winemaker Nicolas Morlet the raw material for a Chardonnay of remarkable intensity and finesse. The wine was aged for 12 months on its lees, adding texture, depth, and complexity to the final blend.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRuoka \u0026amp; tarjoilu\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis Chardonnay pairs beautifully with lobster, roast chicken, seared scallops, creamy risotto, or fine dishes with mushrooms and morels. Serve it chilled at around 10–12°C to let its aromas and texture fully unfold. Decanting is not necessary, but giving it a little time in the glass will help reveal its full aromatic complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTuottaja\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePeter Michael Winery was founded in California with a clear focus on producing world-class, Bordeaux-inspired reds and outstanding Chardonnay from mountain vineyards. The estate has earned a strong reputation for precision, longevity, and site-driven wines, and La Carrière is one of its most admired white wine bottlings. Over the years, Peter Michael has become a reference point for luxury Californian wine, particularly among collectors seeking depth, elegance, and age-worthy structure.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Peter Michael","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49122493169906,"sku":"FW-9251","price":144.4,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/4810\/5202\/files\/la_carrierere_nv_3.png?v=1777476316","url":"https:\/\/bottlehero.fi\/products\/peter-michael-la-carriere-chardonnay-2022","provider":"Bottle Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}