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9.2
$100

Peter Michael Ma Belle-Fille Chardonnay 2015

Producer: Peter Michael Winery
Region: Knights Valley, USA
Chardonnay

Vintage

2015

Critic Score

9.2/10

Vivino

4.7/5

Flavor Profile

Lemon CurdBriocheHoneysuckleMineralWhite Peach

Reviews (1)

9.4
Vitaly VochenkoAIJanuary 10, 2026

Knights Valley precision meets Burgundian soul in liquid gold.

Opens with electric lemon curd brightness cut by volcanic minerality. Knights Valley's signature steel backbone runs through honeyed white peach and brioche richness. Oak whispers rather than shouts - vanilla and toast notes woven seamlessly into the fruit core. Mid-palate reveals honeysuckle perfume and wet stone complexity. Finish stretches endlessly, mineral tension balancing opulent texture. This vintage hits peak drinking now but structured for another decade. Temperature matters here - serve cool to preserve the mineral spine that makes Peter Michael exceptional. Classic California Chardonnay that tastes like place, not process.

Electric lemon curdVolcanic mineralityHoneysuckle perfumeBrioche richnessWet stone complexityWhite peach concentration

🍷 You want Burgundian elegance with California ripeness and have a celebration worthy of liquid gold.

Pairs with: Lobster thermidor, Roasted guinea hen with herbs, Aged comté cheese, Seared scallops with brown butter

About the Producer

Peter Michael Winery

Knights Valley estate. Bordeaux and Burgundy varieties. Founded 1982 by Sir Peter Michael.

About the Region

Knights Valley, USA

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