Peter Michael Ma Belle-Fille Chardonnay 2015
Vintage
2015
Critic Score
9.2/10
Vivino
4.7/5
Flavor Profile
Reviews (1)
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.
🍷 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.