Peter Michael Chardonnay Cuvee Indigene Sonoma County 2021 1500ml

Sir Peter Michael's estate climbs the volcanic slopes of Knights Valley in the northeast corner of Sonoma County, and Cuvée Indigène is its native-yeast barrel selection of the best Chardonnay blocks across the property. The 2021 spent about 15 months in barrel, a little longer than the single-vineyard wines, and earned 98 points from Wine Advocate, which called it "obviously world-class." White peach, quince, meringue, flint and citrus aromas lead to a silky, seamless palate where bright acidity balances a deep, concentrated core of perfumed fruit. Bottled here in magnum, a format that suits its considerable aging potential, it can be opened now or cellared for 10 to 15 years.