Description
Ma Belle-Fille' was named by Sir Peter as a warm tribute to Emily Michael, his "Daughter-in-Law", and mother of the third generation of the family. Planted at the highest elevation on the estate, the marine influence on Ma Belle-Fille vineyard is greater, resulting in cooler daily temperatures in the summer and autumn months. Situated above the summer fog ceiling and exposed to the southeast, the vineyard receives the very first rays of sunshine each morning and remains sunny all day long. This full exposure, combined with cooler temperatures, causes the fruit to mature earlier than the rest of the estate.
Notes From The Estate
The attractive, shimmering yellow-gold 2022 ‘Ma Belle-Fille’ showcases a captivating fragrance of peach blossoms, white roses, yellow spring flowers and orange zest, framed by hints of marzipan, vanilla custard and fresh cream. This is a well-defined, structured Chardonnay with layers of texture that build through the late mid-palate and into a beautiful, balanced and lengthy finish. The 2022 ‘Ma Belle-Fille’ shows superb intensity, tension and balance.
Scored 97 points by Erin Brooks for Robert Parker on March 20th 2025.