Au Bon Climat
Sierra Madre Vineyard Chardonnay
Santa Barbara County, Central Coast, California, USAChardonnay
Top Notes For
Sep 11th, 2025
Oct 11th, 2017
Santa Barbara County, Central Coast, California, USASanta Barbara County, Central Coast, California, USAThe cork looks fine, or a bit too perfect for a bottle approaching 20 years?
The nose offers classic, appealing notes of toasted hazelnut, baked apple, and faded honey for a mature Chard. However, on the palate, the fruit has receded, leaving the acidity bordering on sour.
Slightly over the hill, it’s nevertheless a good experience.
The cork looks fine, or a bit too perfect for a bottle approaching 20 years?
The nose offers classic, appealing notes of toasted hazelnut, baked apple, and faded honey for a mature Chard. However, on the palate, the fruit has receded, leaving the acidity bordering on sour.
Slightly over the hill, it’s nevertheless a good experience.
Scott@Mister had this 8 years ago
Scott@Mister had this 8 years ago
Oct 11th, 2017