Clendenen Family Vineyards

Le Bon Climat Chardonnay

9.261 ratings
9.224 pro ratings
Santa Maria Valley, Central Coast, California, USA
Chardonnay
Duck, Shellfish, Goose, Mushrooms, Manchego & Parmesan, Game, Pork, Squash & Root Vegetables, Chicken, Turkey, Cheddar & Gruyere, Meaty & Oily Fish, White Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Cream Sauces
Top Notes For
Sipping Fine Wine

Pale lemon, aromas of Stone and tropical fruits, with floral and sweet spice notes, aged 18 months in 50% new French oak. On the palate flavors of apple, peach & apricot with citrus zest and toasty vanilla oak notes. Smooth long finish, well balanced, nice acidity, ending with fruit, vanilla oak and mineral character.

Pale lemon, aromas of Stone and tropical fruits, with floral and sweet spice notes, aged 18 months in 50% new French oak. On the palate flavors of apple, peach & apricot with citrus zest and toasty vanilla oak notes. Smooth long finish, well balanced, nice acidity, ending with fruit, vanilla oak and mineral character.

Nov 13th, 2022
Max Gottesfeld

Nice b

Nice b

Mar 26th, 2019
Eric Urbani

Thanks once again, Jim

Thanks once again, Jim

Mar 6th, 2019
Martin G Rivard

@David L Awesome Chardonnay! I’m enjoying my 1st bottle thanks to the man himself.......David L!
Big, rich and drinking perfectly at this time. Love it, love it, love it! Thanks bud!

@David L Awesome Chardonnay! I’m enjoying my 1st bottle thanks to the man himself.......David L!
Big, rich and drinking perfectly at this time. Love it, love it, love it! Thanks bud!

Dec 9th, 2018
David L

Jim’s private wines done just the way he likes. 7/10 years in it.

Jim’s private wines done just the way he likes. 7/10 years in it.

Jun 1st, 2018
Charles Antin

Senior Wine Specialist/Auctioneer Zachys

9.3

Found this to be an excellent chard.

Found this to be an excellent chard.

Feb 24th, 2018
David L

11' Clendenen Family Vineyards. Jim's private label stuff is pretty sensational. Priced just right to drink any night of the week. Recommend that you give them a swirl. at The Grand Wailea, Maui

11' Clendenen Family Vineyards. Jim's private label stuff is pretty sensational. Priced just right to drink any night of the week. Recommend that you give them a swirl. at The Grand Wailea, Maui

Aug 12th, 2017
Rob B
8.9

Buttery, okey

Buttery, okey

1 person found it helpfulOct 14th, 2018
David L

11' Clendenen Family Vineyards Chardonnay. Big boy Chardonnay. I'm calling tomorrow for some more. Sometimes I just want a disgusting over the top Chardonnay. This fits the bill. Edit- Loving this bottle!!

11' Clendenen Family Vineyards Chardonnay. Big boy Chardonnay. I'm calling tomorrow for some more. Sometimes I just want a disgusting over the top Chardonnay. This fits the bill. Edit- Loving this bottle!!

1 person found it helpfulJul 5th, 2017
Kyle Volluz

Great white wine with a nice, bold finish.

Great white wine with a nice, bold finish.

1 person found it helpfulSep 22nd, 2013