Reviews & Ratings

2020 Au Bon Climat Pinot Noir "La Bauge Au-dessus"

Winery: Au Bon Climat

Vintage: 2020

Wine Name/Vineyard: "La Bauge Au-dessus"

Wine Category: Pinot Noir

Grape blend: 100% Pinot Noir

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Santa Maria Valley

State or country: CA

Price: $35

Cases produced: unknown

KWG Score: 89 (based on 1 review)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good (89)

Review date: September 6, 2024

Wine Review: This translucent and pale red colored Pinot Noir from Au Bon Climat opens with a faint red plum and raspberry bouquet with hints of faint loam and black pepper. On the palate, this wine is light plus bodied with medium plus acidity. The mouthfeel is balanced, round, and gentle. The flavor profile is a gentle cedar and plum blend with notes of black tea and light loam. We also detected hints of cranberry and black pepper. The finish is dry, and its flavors fade away nicely. We would pair this friendly mid-week Pinot Noir with homemade meat lasagna. Enjoy - Ken & Joe

Winemaker Notes: The complex, Old World character of dried cherry/cranberry, rose petal and cedar with subtle notes of leather and dark chocolate is reminiscent of an aged Burgundy from a superior Domaine. La Bauge's hallmark is its remarkable integration and imminently drinkable character, which this has in abundance.

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