2001 Peter Michael Pinot Noir Le Moulin Rouge 1.5 L
Santa Lucia Highlands, Central Coast, CA USA

* Tasting Note: "The extraordinary 2001 Pinot Noir Le Moulin Rouge continues to remind me of ripe vintages of the DRC Richebourg or La Tâche. It is 100% destemmed, whereas those wines include 100% stems, but its extraordinary floral, wild mountain flower, black cherry, raspberry, and forest floor notes are noteworthy. It boasts a deep ruby color to the rim, gorgeous aromatics, a voluptuous palate, and a magnificent, 60-second finish. It is a beauty! P.S. For those who have them in the bottle, the final ratings for the 2002 Chardonnays are as follows: Belle Côte (96), La Carrière (97), Cuvée Indigène (95), Ma Belle Fille (96), Mon Plaisir (94), and Point Rouge (98)." Robert Parker's Wine Advocate #157 (WA, 02/01/2005) Rating: 95