- Practicing Organic
- 100% Chardonnay
- Knights Valley Estate Vineyard (Knights Valley AVA)
- Planted in 1999
- Volcanic-origin rhyolite soils
- South-southeast exposures
- 1,700 to 1,900 ft. elevation
- Highest elevation on the estate
- Hand-Harvested
- 100% native yeast
- 100% barrel-fermented in 100% French oak from select artisan coopers
- Barrel-aged sur lies for 12 months with weekly bâtonnage
- Bottled unfiltered
- 14.9% abv
Info
Producer:
Vintage:
2022
Country:
United States
Region:
California
Appellation:
Knights Valley
Variety:
Chardonnay
Color:
White
Farming Practice:
Sustainable
Sizes Available
| Full Bottle | US-PMW-33-22 | 12/750ml |
Press & Reviews
Vinous
Score
95
Date
2024-07-15
"The 2022 Chardonnay Ma Belle Fille is fabulous. Fruit came in over the course of a month, which might help the wine's complexity and myriad dimensions. Orange blossom, spice, mint, chamomile, spice and kiss of French oak caress the palate. Silky and resonant, with gorgeous layers, the 2022 offers tons of nuance. I especially admire the way it opens with aeration. Brisk acids extend the finish."
Wine Spectator
Score
95
Date
2024-05-01
"A lovely, juicy and aromatic blend of candied lemon peel, orange blossoms, mango and grilled peach, with notes of almond oil, freshly grated ginger and Honeycrisp apple. Shows an ample grace note of green tea, spices and fresh herbs on a sleek frame. Drink now through 2034. —M.W."