100 points Jim Gordon (JamesSuckling.com): "This extraordinary estate-grown wine from a great vintage is super vibrant, energized and tangy, with vital acidity supporting luscious ripe pear and apple flavors on a silky texture. Can't think of anything it lacks. Seamless, layered, yet structured and fresh, boding well for longer-term aging. It has a melts-in-the-mouth quality and an extra long finish. Drinkable now and best from 2030. (7/15/25)"
96 points Audrey Frick (JebDunnuck.com): "Coming from the older vines of the estate, planted in 1990 with an east-facing exposition, the 2023 Chardonnay Belle Cote is a bright golden yellow color. It offers the most depth aromatically with notes of frangipane, smoky wet stones, white peach, salted pineapple, and vanilla. The palate is full-bodied and more opulent, yet it’s reigned-in and focused, with a long feel and a mouthwatering mineral persistence. The structure is built to last, with a pleasing note of bitter almond on the finish. Drink 2026-2040. (7/2/25)"
94-96 points Erin Brooks (Wine Advocate): "I tasted the 2023 Chardonnay Belle Côte from tank just before it was bottled. From vines planted in 1990, it’s open and expressive, its peach and guava aromas complemented by nuances of elderflower, graham cracker and crème brûlée. The full-bodied palate is satiny and expansive with tropical, spicy flavors. Its concentration is balanced by vibrant acidity, and it has a long, bright finish. (Mar 2025)"
95 points Wine Spectator: "This is a stunner, showing smoked, salted butterscotch, with fresh and juicy notes of tangerine, buttery brioche, cardamom, nutmeg and plump, ripe apricot. Marmalade, orange blossoms and white tea are elegant grace notes, but the rich flavors, seamless frame and elegant acidity are what linger. Drink now through 2037. (8/13/25)"
95 points Antonio Galloni (Vinous): "The 2023 Chardonnay Belle Côte open with gorgeous floral aromatics. Jasmine, white pear, mint, slate and white pepper give the 2023 its distinctive upper register. This nervy, brilliant Chardonnay just needs time in bottle to soften a touch. These Chardonnay vines, planted in 1990, are the oldest at Peter Michael. I loved it. Drink: 2027-2035. (Jan 2025)"
95 points CellarTracker.com community score.
96 points Audrey Frick (JebDunnuck.com): "Coming from the older vines of the estate, planted in 1990 with an east-facing exposition, the 2023 Chardonnay Belle Cote is a bright golden yellow color. It offers the most depth aromatically with notes of frangipane, smoky wet stones, white peach, salted pineapple, and vanilla. The palate is full-bodied and more opulent, yet it’s reigned-in and focused, with a long feel and a mouthwatering mineral persistence. The structure is built to last, with a pleasing note of bitter almond on the finish. Drink 2026-2040. (7/2/25)"
94-96 points Erin Brooks (Wine Advocate): "I tasted the 2023 Chardonnay Belle Côte from tank just before it was bottled. From vines planted in 1990, it’s open and expressive, its peach and guava aromas complemented by nuances of elderflower, graham cracker and crème brûlée. The full-bodied palate is satiny and expansive with tropical, spicy flavors. Its concentration is balanced by vibrant acidity, and it has a long, bright finish. (Mar 2025)"
95 points Wine Spectator: "This is a stunner, showing smoked, salted butterscotch, with fresh and juicy notes of tangerine, buttery brioche, cardamom, nutmeg and plump, ripe apricot. Marmalade, orange blossoms and white tea are elegant grace notes, but the rich flavors, seamless frame and elegant acidity are what linger. Drink now through 2037. (8/13/25)"
95 points Antonio Galloni (Vinous): "The 2023 Chardonnay Belle Côte open with gorgeous floral aromatics. Jasmine, white pear, mint, slate and white pepper give the 2023 its distinctive upper register. This nervy, brilliant Chardonnay just needs time in bottle to soften a touch. These Chardonnay vines, planted in 1990, are the oldest at Peter Michael. I loved it. Drink: 2027-2035. (Jan 2025)"
95 points CellarTracker.com community score.
| Product SKU | 353897 |
| Producer | Peter Michael |
| Country | United States |
| Region | California |
| SubRegion | Sonoma County |
| Appellation | Knights Valley |
| Varietal | Chardonnay |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Size | 750ml |
| Color | White |
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