Peter Michael Chardonnay Mon Plasir Sonoma County 2014 1500ml

Mon Plaisir is one of Peter Michael Winery's estate Chardonnays from Knights Valley in Sonoma County, grown on rocky, volcanic hillside soils that give the wines depth and minerality. The 2014 earned 98 points from James Suckling, who found dried apple, pear, pineapple, stone and lightly toasted oak in a full, layered and savory wine, calling it "a white wine with red wine texture." Wine Advocate noted Meursault-like smokiness, roasted hazelnuts, citrus oil and poached pear. Peter Michael's Chardonnays are built to age, and this magnum, a format that slows development, is drinking beautifully now and should continue to show well for several more years.