The consensus among critics is that the 2019 Pont de Chevalier is:
- Full-bodied and richly textured
- Oak-influenced but balanced
- Focused on ripe orchard and stone-fruit flavors
- Suitable for drinkers who enjoy California Chardonnay with both richness and structure rather than a lean, Chablis-style profile.
91pts Wine Enthusiast
This is a rich and complex white from the producer's estate, sleek and focused within a lush, voluptuous style marked by oak. Jasmine aromas lead to dense layers of pear, melon and apricot that linger around a spicy finish.
91pts Wine Spectator
Plush white fruit flavors show hints of ripe tangerine, along with toasty accents. Dried mango midpalate leads to a finish loaded with cooking spice accents and caramel hints.
Winemaker Notes
A seamless, vivacious, and mineral-driven expression of Chardonnay, delivering beautifully intertwined aromas and flavors of lemon blossom, stone fruits, flint, and crystalized ginger.
History
It took 20 years of searching to discover this magical property for Knights Bridge Vineyards - a stone's throw from the fabled Peter Michael vineyards and just north-west of Chateau Montelena. Bridging the counties of Sonoma and Napa, Knights Bridge Vineyards are located on the southern boundary of the stunning Knights Valley AVA of Sonoma County. Rising from 300 to 900 ft in elevation on the rocky slopes of the Mayacamas mountain range north of Calistoga, Knights Bridge Vineyards overlook a spectacular display of rolling hills, steep mountains and gentle valleys.
A committed partnership of friends, family and community has come together to form Knights Bridge Winery & Vineyards. They bring their considerable resources and talents to this venture, where they have created a solid foundation for the future.
Knights Bridge was founded by friends who are united in their quest for excellence, their deep respect for nature and their abiding love of wine and food. Their passion to share the bounty of the land they love so much led them to create this special place where family and friends can gather around the table to celebrate the richness of life.
