Au Bon Climat Knox Alexander Pinot Noir 2021

Au Bon Climat Knox Alexander Pinot Noir 2021

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  • Robert Parker rating 91
  • Jancis Robinson rating 17.5
Au Bon Climat Knox Alexander Pinot Noir 2021
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HED42711

75 cl

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£75.00
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Au Bon Climat Knox Alexander Pinot Noir 2021 is a single-vineyard wine sourced from the renowned Knox Alexander Vineyard in Santa Barbara County. Crafted by Jim Clendenen, a respected figure in Californian winemaking, this Pinot Noir reveals aromas of cherry, raspberry and subtle earthiness, complemented by hints of spice and forest floor. It spends approximately 17 months in French oak, enhancing complexity with nuances of oak and baking spices.
91 Robert Parker
A barrel selection of Santa Maria`s Bien Nacdio, Solomon Hills and Runway Vineyards, the 2021 Pinot Noir Knox Alexander is dark, brooding and toasted on the nose. The palate straddles velvety richness with charming grace, finishing with oak-derived flavors that meld with balanced, fragrant fruits. While in a similar style to the Isabelle bottling, I preferred this due to its additional energy and lifted finish. - Matthew Luczy
17.5 Jancis Robinson
Fine and fresh and willowy. Just what the doctor ordered! Like an especially sleek Beaune? GV (JR)

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Au Bon Climat was founded by the late Jim Clendenen in 1982, a time when much of the Californian wine focus was on Napa and Sonoma. Having spent time in Burgundy, Clendenen, affectionately known as the ‘Wild Boy’, was convinced of the potential of the cool Central Coast to produce great wines from Burgundian varieties. Clendenen sadly died in 2021, but Au Bon Climat continues to produce hugely popular Chardonnays and Pinot Noirs from a variety of Central Coast sites, primarily in Santa Barbara County.

Most of Au Bon Climat’s grapes are sourced from the prized Bien Nacido and Le Bon Climat vineyards. Bien Nacido is an historic, ocean-influenced vineyard lying next to the Au Bon Climat winery in the Santa Maria Valley. Le Bon Climat is a site at a similar distance from the Pacific, planted on the southern edge of the Santa Maria Valley and originally owned by Clendenen himself. Other iconic locations include Sanford & Benedict Vineyard in Sta Rita Hills and Los Alamos Vineyard in Santa Barbara County.

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