Reviews & Ratings
2021 Au Bon Climat Chardonnay "Sanford & Benedict Vineyard"
Winery: Au Bon Climat
Vintage: 2021
Wine Name/Vineyard: "Sanford & Benedict Vineyard"
Wine Category: Chardonnay
Grape blend: 100% Chardonnay
Bottle size: 750 ml
Region: Santa Ynez
State or country: CA
Price: $40
Cases produced: 400
KWG Score: 95 (based on 3 reviews)
Ken's Wine Rating: Excellent (95)
Review date: June 3, 2024
Wine Review: This white gold colored Chardonnay from Au Bon Climat opens with a fragrant oak and poached pear bouquet with hints of almond and honeydew melon. On the palate, this wine is full bodied with integrated medium plus acidity. The mouthfeel is nicely balanced, smooth, concentrated, and rich. The flavor profile is butterscotch and Barlett pear blend with notes oak and vanilla bean. We also detect hints of green tea, dried coconut, butter, and grilled pineapple. The finish is dry, and its flavors and acidity drift away nicely. The Tasting Panel would pair this delicious Chard with lobster bisque or steamers with drawn butter. Enjoy – KWGTP
Winemaker Notes: Aromatics of lemon zest and green apple lift and balance the nose. On the palate is citrus, brioche, nuances of royal jelly and cinnamon, and oak notes of walnut and maplewood. The crushed rock minerality the vineyard is known for is throughout the wine. It has bright acidity and a clean, vibrant, pure style that’s going to gain richness and depth with a year or two of bottle age and keep for a decade. Well-matched with a chicken breast with a creamy tarragon sauce, or a Gruyère cheese, ham and onion tart.
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