Au Bon Climat Isabelle Pinot Noir 2016

Au Bon Climat Isabelle Pinot Noir 2016

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  • Vinous rating 96
  • Robert Parker rating 92
Au Bon Climat Isabelle Pinot Noir 2016
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75 cl

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£90.00
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Jim Clendenen established Au Bon Climat in 1982 and has elevated the status of his Chardonnay and Pinot Noirs to near legendary levels. Isabelle is a blend of the very best parcels of Pinot in each vintage and is considered the most consistent top performer in the range. It is seductive and deep with notes of red berry fruits, blood orange, tobacco, anise and herbs.
96 Vinous
The 2016 Pinot Noir Isabelle is essentially a barrel selection from Au Bon Climat. Racy, perfumed and beautifully layered, the 2016 caresses the palate with stunning depth. Orange peel, tobacco, blood orange, spice, star anise and new oak add shades of exoticism throughout. A wine of exquisite beauty, the Isabelle is flat-out stunning in 2016. It got only a modest amount of stems (15%) and was aged in 100% new oak.

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