2021 Peter Michael "Mon Plaisir" Knights Valley Chardonnay (1.5L)

“The 2021 Chardonnay Mon Plaisir is fabulous. In fact, it is one of the best Peter Michael Chardonnays in recent memory. Lemon confit, apricot, hazelnut, spice, orange peel, mint and a kiss of French oak are all beautifully laced together. This is such a pretty and expressive wine. Montrachet and Wente clone on a this well-exposed site yields a Chardonnay with notable mid-palate sweetness and exceptional balance. (AG)” (06/2023)

“Lots of limes and green pine needles. Some green mangoes and hints of bananas, spices and white pepper. Medium-bodied with compact and fine velvety phenolics and lovely lemon curd notes. Flavorful finish.” (02/2024)

“The 2021 Chardonnay Mon Plaisir is tightly wound on the nose at this youthful stage. Wafts of crème brûlée, matchstick, toast and candle smoke very slowly give way to a core of peaches and quince paste. The medium-bodied palate is silky and refreshing with generous, layered flavors and a long, mineral-driven finish. It's coming along more slowly than the other Chardonnays and deserves several more years in bottle to reveal its full potential. 1,074 cases produced. (EB)” (10/2023)

“Aromatic, with nutmeg, orange blossoms and honeysuckle up front, plus notes of toasted green tea to complement ripe, succulent peach, apricot and vanilla custard and buttery apple pastry. Shows firm acidity. (MW)” (07/2023)

“Slightly more golden in color, the 2021 Chardonnay Mon Plaisir is more expansive in its aromas with a touch sunnier feel, offering a tropical perfume of pineapple, green mango, and lemon drop. Full-bodied, with a soft texture, it reveals notes of pithy orange citrus, almond, chamomile, and yellow apple, and it has a broad texture while remaining fresh and focused. (AF)” (07/2023)