Peter Michael Chardonnay Ma Belle Fille Knights Valley 2020 1500ml

Ma Belle-Fille, French for "my daughter-in-law," is a family tribute from Sir Peter Michael's Knights Valley estate, and this Chardonnay comes from a high-elevation hillside vineyard on the slopes of Mount St. Helena. The 2020 matured for 12 months in about 40% new French oak and opens with matchstick, nutmeg and lemon pith before revealing lime blossom, white flowers, honey, apricot and lilac. The palate is silky and stony, with more tension than usual, generous acidity and a long, ethereal finish. Wine Advocate suggested it will benefit from a couple of years of rest. In magnum it should evolve slowly, drinking well into the early 2030s and beyond.