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The 2022 Chardonnay Aequorin is seductive from the first tilt of the
glass as a whiff of chamomile mingles with crushed almonds, sweet
basil, mint and dusty stone. Energetic yet deep, complex and intensely
mineral, it delivers a sour citrus infusion an...
The 2023 Meursault Village, a blend of seven lieux-dits, has a crisp and
focused bouquet with ne mineralité and light mossy/undergrowth
scents that emerge with time. The palate is very well balanced with a
slightly tangy entry. There is plenty of energ...
A bouquet of citron, apple blossom, and chamomile culminate in fresh floral notes on the nose. Bright acidity and flavors of grapefruit and baker's yeast make this wine a joy to drink now and a versatile option for food pairing.
Winemaker Notes
Santa Barbara County’s climate and terroir consistently enable Au Bon Climat to produce balanced and lively Chardonnays year after year. Our 2023 Santa Barbara County Chardonnay is sourced from five carefully farmed vineyards: Bien Nacido, Los Alamos, Rancho Real, Gold Coast, and North Canyon. Throughout September and October, the fruit is handpicked and sorted in the vineyard, then whole cluster pressed. The juice is quickly settled, chilled, and transferred to barrels for primary fermentation and malolactic fermentation. The following summer, the lots are blended and the wine is bottled, after 8 months of sur lie barrel aging in neutral François Frères barrels.
The 2022 Chardonnay UV-SL hints at powder-sugared brioche on the nose, backed by lemon-lime notes and some apple-ish fruit. From multiple rootstocks and clonal selections, it's full-bodied and expansive on the palate, generous, rich and long. Don't be foo...
The 2024 Chardonnay CIX Estate is seriously impressive. Rich, deep
and explosive, the 2024 hits the palate with layered, intensely mineraldriven fruit. Orange peel, chamomile and floral-infused honey all build
in the glass. Readers will find a deep, pot...
The 2024 Chardonnay Lauren is the most refined and sensual of the
2024 Chardonnays from Mark Aubert. Soft, caressing contours frame a
core of apricot, lemon confit, white flowers, tangerine oil and chalk.
This vivid, structured Chardonnay has a very br...
The 2024 Chardonnay Eastside Vineyard is a potent, tightly wound
wine. It is going to need at least a few years to unwind. Citrus confit,
white flowers, tangerine oil, crushed rocks, dried herbs and mint are
finely sketched. Brisk acids pull it all tog...
The 2024 Chardonnay Powder House opens with soaring aromatics.
Creamy and viscous, yet also remarkably refined, the 2024 is all class.
In this tasting, the Powder House is a bit shy, just a touch reticent. Its
long, persistent finish suggests a bright ...
