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Rated 98/100 by Wine Advocate (top 4% of their reviews).
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The highest-elevation Chardonnay on Peter Michael's Knights Valley estate, grown on volcanic rhyolite soils with a cooler, marine-influenced microclimate that yields a wine of lifted citrus and orchard-fruit aromatics, silky texture, and vibrant acidity.
Ma Belle-Fille comes from the estate's highest block, planted in 1999 at 1,700-1,900 ft on south-southeast-facing rhyolite — high enough that marine air brings noticeably cooler daily temperatures than the rest of the Knights Valley vineyard, which shows up as extra lift and precision in the glass.
Like its stablemates, it's 100% barrel-fermented with native yeasts in French oak and aged sur lie with weekly bâtonnage for about 12 months.
Peter Michael Winery was founded in 1982 when Sir Peter Michael and Lady Michael purchased roughly 630 acres of volcanic ridgeland on the western face of Mount St. Helena in Knights Valley, Sonoma County, explicitly modeling the estate on the great wineries of Burgundy and Bordeaux.
The winery today produces around 15 distinct bottlings, including six single-vineyard-designate Chardonnays, farmed under vineyard manager Javier Aviña using sustainable, partly biodynamic practices.
Steamed mussels with lemongrass and kaffir lime (หอยแมลงภู่นึ่งตะไคร้)
The cooler-grown wine's bright acidity and citrus lift pair naturally with lemongrass and kaffir lime aromatics without a heavy chili component overwhelming the delicate profile.
Roast chicken with herbs
A textured, lees-aged Chardonnay with vibrant acidity complements the richness of roast poultry while cutting through the fat.
Fresh oysters, unadorned
High-toned acidity and mineral character from the cool, high-elevation site make this a natural match for briny raw shellfish.
Product information compiled from producer, importer and reference sources.
Elegant Sonoma Chardonnay with ripe stone fruit, buttery oak, and mineral complexity. Sophisticated and food-friendly.
Peter Michael's Ma Belle Fille is a classically styled Sonoma County Chardonnay that showcases the varietal's capacity for richness and refinement. The 2013 vintage displays a harmonious balance of ripe stone fruit—peach and apricot—layered with citrus zest on the nose.
On the palate, creamy butter and toasted oak provide structure and depth, while subtle vanilla and hazelnut notes emerge from careful winemaking. A mineral backbone and honeyed complexity in the finish suggest graceful aging potential. This is a wine built for the table: pair with butter-poached lobster, creamy risotto, or herb-roasted chicken.
** Vintage may change — please confirm with our team.
Sommelier’s pick: Shellfish (lobster, crab, prawn)
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