Peter Michael Ma Belle-Fille Chardonnay 2012

Knights Valley delivers California's answer to great white Burgundy.

Ten years transformed this Chardonnay into liquid gold. Lemon curd richness meets chalky minerality. Brioche complexity from extended lees contact. Honeysuckle perfumes the glass without cloying sweetness. White peach flesh provides backbone structure. Cool Knights Valley site preserved electric acidity despite California sun. Stone fruit concentration builds through the mid-palate. Mineral finish stretches endlessly. French oak perfectly integrated - no wood intrusion. This vintage hit peak drinking window but holds another five years easily. Temperature control essential - serve at 55°F to unlock full complexity. Peter Michael's site selection genius evident. Single vineyard purity shines through winemaking restraint. California Chardonnay at its most sophisticated.

🍷 You want California Chardonnay that rivals Meursault Premier Cru.

Pairs with: Butter-poached lobster, Roasted turbot with lemon, Aged Comté cheese, Truffle risotto