
White wine
Peter Michael Winery, Ma Belle-Fille 2019
RRP £134
Aromas of lemon curd and orange peel give way to silky flavours of lemon curd, marmalade and a touch of pineapple. White floral notes waft over the top of this fruit core, and a hint of kumquat lingers in the finish. Good acidity, though some more briskness wouldn’t hurt, nor would a little more development time in bottle. For a long while, this was the highest-elevation vineyard at the estate, but it has been topped by newer, yet-unnamed plantings. Ma Belle-Fille wins on slope, however, with a grade of 30% in some places. Facing south-southeast, it receives the first sunlight on the estate and ripens earliest.
Score
Wine Details
Colour
White
Wine Style
Still
Grape Varieties
Chardonnay (100%)
Alcohol
14.3%
Bottle size
75cl
Drink dates
2021 - 2030
Origin
Country
USA
Region
California
Area
Knights Valley AVA
Tasting Information
Tasted by
Alder Yarrow