Au Bon Climat

Santa Maria Valley Pinot Noir

9.184 ratings
9.19 pro ratings
Santa Maria Valley, Central Coast, California, USA
Pinot Noir
Top Notes For
Will Stanley

Far different to the last time I had Bon Climat, which was a 2005 last year. This was far more refined and representative of the terroir.

Far different to the last time I had Bon Climat, which was a 2005 last year. This was far more refined and representative of the terroir.

1 person found it helpfulOct 5th, 2014
Rich Reader

More burgundian than California in its execution, a sideways moment in which we loosen our embrace of the Sonoma Coast, and get our Mind Behind this masterpiece. You should also mind your behind.

More burgundian than California in its execution, a sideways moment in which we loosen our embrace of the Sonoma Coast, and get our Mind Behind this masterpiece. You should also mind your behind.

Dec 8th, 2016
Deborah M

Late to post but again too good not to post - Jim Clendenen (everything he touched was golden). This wine was a more Burgundian style than California. We popped and poured this one and it was perfect. Earthy, elegant, layered complexity.

Late to post but again too good not to post - Jim Clendenen (everything he touched was golden). This wine was a more Burgundian style than California. We popped and poured this one and it was perfect. Earthy, elegant, layered complexity.

Feb 22nd, 2023
Jeremy Pauli

Needs at least an hour to open but once it does you’re treated to a lovely and sophisticated Santa Barbara Pinot Noir

Needs at least an hour to open but once it does you’re treated to a lovely and sophisticated Santa Barbara Pinot Noir

Sep 13th, 2022
Emily Akers

Really great Pinot noir. The flavour - peppery on the front of your tongue - was delicious. As ever, too light for me but surprisingly enjoyed. We had corovin of two glasses at the grove!

Really great Pinot noir. The flavour - peppery on the front of your tongue - was delicious. As ever, too light for me but surprisingly enjoyed. We had corovin of two glasses at the grove!

Jun 18th, 2022
Mike Wallus

Nice light pinot

Nice light pinot

Dec 26th, 2021
Jeff

2017

2017

Jun 14th, 2021
Guillermo Berger

Very well balanced burgundy-style Pinot Noir

Very well balanced burgundy-style Pinot Noir

Aug 17th, 2019
Eric Manago

Stellar. Earthy, elegant, and layered. Stewed strawberries and dried cherries with a little peat. A special bottling made for Michael Mina. It’s a shame there isn’t more of it.

Stellar. Earthy, elegant, and layered. Stewed strawberries and dried cherries with a little peat. A special bottling made for Michael Mina. It’s a shame there isn’t more of it.

May 13th, 2018
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