Peter Michael L'Esprit des Pavots 2009
$1.00
Producer: Peter Michael
Country: United States
Region: California
Sub Region: Knights Valley
Vintage: 2009
Critic Score: RP92
94 points Antonio Galloni – Wine Advocate
”As good as Les Pavots is in 2009, the real surprise is the 2009 L'Esprit des Pavots, which costs about half the price and delivers nearly as much pleasure. To be sure, $95 a bottle isn't cheap, but the Esprit delivers the goods and then some. The 2009 is a huge, mouthfilling wine bursting with dark fruit. It doesn't have the textural finesse or sophistication of Les Pavots (especially in the tannins), but it is nevertheless incredibly pleasing right now. I loved it. The Esprit is made from vineyards that are 10-15 years old. The blend is 47% Cabernet Franc, 46% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Petit Verdot and 2% Merlot.” (12/2011)