2019 Peter Michael, Cuvee Indigene, Knights Valley 1x750ml

Vinous 96

The 2019 Chardonnay Cuvee Indigene is a selection of the oldest vines on the property, after which the lots that are chosen spend more time in barrel. Rich and unctuous in the glass, the Cuvee Indigene is a Chardonnay of tremendous density and power. It needs a few years to settle down, but is super-impressive. [Antonio Galloni, 07/01/2022]

Anticipated maturity: 2024-2034

Robert Parker 98

Cuvee Indigene is a top barrel selection of the Belle Cote vineyard with some fruit from Ma Belle Fille and Mon Plaisir. Winemaking consultant Luc Morlet mentioned that this label is intended to capture the richer side of Chardonnay each vintage, emphasized by the majority use of Old Wente clone. This wine gets 15 months in barrela a bit longer aging than the other wines. A barrel sample, the nose of this 2019 Chardonnay Cuvee Indigene is youthfully shy, needing a good amount of swirling to coax out an impressive array of citrus and savory scents: lime blossoms, pink grapefruit, lemongrass, shaved almonds and lightly browned toast with hints of wet pebbles and candied ginger. The medium to full-bodied palate has fantastic grace and sophistication, revealing beautifully intertwined citrus, savory and mineral layers with a lively line and silken texture, finishing with great length and depth. Stunning. 531 cases were made. [Lisa Perrotti-Brown, 03/02/2021]

Anticipated maturity: 2023-2038