2021 Peter Michael 'Belle Cote' Chardonnay, Knights Valley white and tension

and tension

a true gem of a town in La Rioja

I can't remember tasting a vintage of Casa Piena with this much finesse

volcanic soils of the heralded Coombsville District for over 30 years

2021 Peter Michael 'Belle Cote' Chardonnay, Knights Valley white and tensionIntense orange blossom, lemon custard, and jasmine burst from the glass of the 2021 Belle Cte. This highly aromatic bouquet continues with rose petals and lychee underlain by orange marmalade bass notes. The rich entry and dense mid palate show the depth created by our oldest Chardonnay vines. Hints of orange peel, pastry, and lemon curd lead to a long, polished finish. Belle Cte can be enjoyed in its exuberant youth or after decades of cellaring.