Au Bon Climat
Santa Barbara Historic Vineyards Collection Bien Nacido Vineyard Chardonnay
Santa Maria Valley, Central Coast, California, USAChardonnay
Top Notes For
Santa Maria Valley, Central Coast, California, USACherry, cranberry, raspberry, currant and oak. Good structure and soft tannins.
Cherry, cranberry, raspberry, currant and oak. Good structure and soft tannins.
May 29th, 2019
Fantastic aromas of stewed peaches and ripe passion fruit, thicker mid palate finished with minerality (on the saltier side). Oak and fruit have integrated nicely over the past 7.5 years.
Fantastic aromas of stewed peaches and ripe passion fruit, thicker mid palate finished with minerality (on the saltier side). Oak and fruit have integrated nicely over the past 7.5 years.
Oct 14th, 2017
Bigger than I thought it would be, but still very approachable. Incredibly long finish.
Bigger than I thought it would be, but still very approachable. Incredibly long finish.
Aug 15th, 2016
Top quality Chardonnay: oak, fruits, and acidity all in balance.
Top quality Chardonnay: oak, fruits, and acidity all in balance.
Oct 20th, 2015Solid tannins and bright fruits 11 years in. An enjoyable bottle with and without food.
Solid tannins and bright fruits 11 years in. An enjoyable bottle with and without food.
Jan 24th, 2021
