Nose
The flinty, stony aromas stand out while in the background is a hard spice note from surlee barrel aging. There are notes of lemon-lime and soft vanilla.
Palate
This barrel fermented, full bodied Chardonnay has mouth filling citrus fruit and a palate cleansing, bright finish.
Growing Conditions
Santa Barbara County has the climate and terrior to allow Au Bon Climat to consistently make balanced and lively wines.
Winemaking
All the Chardonnay is carefully handpicked and sorted in the vineyard. After harvesting, the grapes are whole cluster pressed, and juice is quickly settled and chilled to begin barrel fermentation. The wine is dry and completed malo-lactic fermentation. We blended and processed the wine during the following summer.
Food Pairing
At this young age, this wine would be perfect with shellfish or poultry. It will improve for at least 10 years and as it evolves, try this wine with chanterelle mushroom pasta and be amazed.
