Au Bon Climat Nuits Blanches au Bouge Chardonnay 2021

Au Bon Climat Nuits Blanches au Bouge Chardonnay 2021

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Au Bon Climat Nuits Blanches au Bouge Chardonnay 2021
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HED28085

75 cl

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The Au Bon Climat Nuits Blanches au Bouge Chardonnay 2021 is a crafted white wine originating from the United States, specifically designed for those with a discerning palate. Made exclusively from Chardonnay grapes, this wine presents a balance of acidity and fruit characteristics. The producer, Jim Clendenen, is known for his commitment to traditional winemaking techniques and promoting the terroir of California’s Santa Barbara region. This release embodies Clendenen`s philosophy of creating wines that reflect their origin.
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The 2021 Chardonnay Nuits-Blanches au Bouge is a powerful, tightly wound wine. Crushed flowers, mint, white pepper, lime and crushed rocks race across the palate. This pure, mineral-driven Chardonnay is superb. The Nuits-Blanches au Bouge was originally conceived to be a more opulent style of Chardonnay, but in today's world, it is decidedly mineral. The 2021 is a blend from Bien Nacido and Le Bon Climat that spent two years in 100% new French oak barrels.

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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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