2002 Cabernet Sauvignon Les Pavots

Wine Details
Place of Origin

United States

Knights Valley, Sonoma County

Sonoma

Color

Red

Grape/Blend

Cabernet Sauvignon

Reviews & Tasting Notes

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According to winemaker Luc Morlet, vintage 2003 was comparable to 2002 in ripeness, concentration and fruit yield."The main difference was the higher acidity of 2003 and the slightly lower alcohol," he said."It's an exciting, classic vintage, more like 2001."This winery continues to produce some of California's greatest chardonnays in a very rich yet technically bone-dry style.

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Heat was the key word in 2002," said winemaker Luc Morlet. It was the hottest vintage yet in my 12 years here.We were saved by our elevation, our cooler nighttime temperatures and good air circulation.Ultimately it was a matter of waiting to pick, of continually tasting the fruit."I found the set of young 2002 chardonnays to be among the finest to date at Peter Michael, which means that they're about as good as it gets in California. The 2002 vintage shows all the power and richness of California chardonnay," Morlet agrees. They're dry, minerally and rich, and should age well."