2015 Ma Belle Fille Chardonnay
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The 2015 Chardonnay Ma Belle-Fille is succulent, rich and expressive, with exotic white truffle, honey, herbs and tropical notes that give the wine its super distinctive personality. Clean mineral notes add breezy freshness to this high-altitude mountain Chardonnay.
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James Suckling
Jancis Robinson MW
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This is really lively and energetic with aromas and flavors of sliced lemons and green apples. Some lime, too. Full-bodied, layered and minerally. Undertones of hot stones and lemongrass. Love the driven finish of freshness. Drink or hold.
Bursting forth with extravagant tropical and floral notes, the 2015 Chardonnay Ma Belle Fille has nuances of honey-nut pastry (baklava), ginger, cedar and spice cake. Medium-bodied, the pineapple and passionfruit flavor layers are lifted by a seamless backbone and supported with a decadent creaminess, finishing long and spicy. 2,304 cases were made.
Named after Paul Michael’s wife Emily. At an elevation of 1,800-2,000 ft (549-610 m). Planted in 1996. But inversion layer means it gets warmer because less fog. Wild yeast, no acid adjustment. Sweet, floral nose. Quite solid and burgundian. Racy and transparent. (JR)
About the producer
Founded in 1983 by Sir Peter Michael CBE and his wife Margaret, Peter Michael Winery produces some of California’s finest wines.