The nose is driven by notes of lemon zest, fresh floral notes—particularly chamomile—flint, and hazelnut... The palate is mineral with lovely body, plenty of tension, and a delicately creamy texture. The finish is long, precise, briny, and fresh—a far cry from typical California styles.
Chardonnay from organically farmed vines planted across five parcels: Bien Nacido, Los Alamos, Rancho Real, Gold Coast and North Canyon. The vines are located in the Santa Barbara area, planted on clay-limestone soils. The grapes were harvested by hand in several passes from late September to early October. Vinification: direct pressing of the whole bunches, cold settling, fermentation and ageing on lees for 8 months in French oak barrels from François Frères cooperage, with no new oak. The barrels are then blended before bottling at the domaine.
All of the wines produced by Au Bon Climat sold on our website are imported into France by Vins du Monde.
Jim Clendenen was undoubtedly the most emblematic figure of the Californian wine renaissance. Nothing predestined him to play such a role... Clendenen was born in Ontario, in a region with very little access to wine and gastronomy. It was during his college year abroad in France in 1974 when during a month spent in Burgundy and Champagne he finally discovered “life beyond tacos”, as he likes...
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Organic or biodynamic wine
Organic or biodynamic wine
Organic or biodynamic wine
Organic or biodynamic wine
Organic or biodynamic wine
Minimal sulphites
Minimal sulphites
Sulphites-free wine for aficionados
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