Au Bon Climat

Nuits-Blanches au Bouge Santa Maria Valley Estate Bottled Chardonnay

9.18 ratings
9.23 pro ratings
Santa Maria Valley, Central Coast, California, USA
Chardonnay
Duck, Shellfish, Goose, Mushrooms, Manchego & Parmesan, Game, Pork, Squash & Root Vegetables, Chicken, Turkey, Cheddar & Gruyere, Meaty & Oily Fish, White Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Cream Sauces
Top Notes For
Ron R
9.3

Wonderful example.
Nose displays hazelnut, brioche and beeswax. Palate is perfectly balanced and weighted. Honied white fruits combine with moderate acidity, and subtle oak. Whether it’s chard or pinot, ABC has a great wine portfolio, at a modest price.
And yes, drinking mid-week - we broke down like old deck chairs - guilty as charged 😔

Wonderful example.
Nose displays hazelnut, brioche and beeswax. Palate is perfectly balanced and weighted. Honied white fruits combine with moderate acidity, and subtle oak. Whether it’s chard or pinot, ABC has a great wine portfolio, at a modest price.
And yes, drinking mid-week - we broke down like old deck chairs - guilty as charged 😔

Sep 2nd, 2020
Michael Chelus

Granny Smith apple, honey, lemon, peach, blood orange and oak on the palate. Great acidity and balance.

Granny Smith apple, honey, lemon, peach, blood orange and oak on the palate. Great acidity and balance.

May 8th, 2020
Ming L
9.1

The bright acidity, which is a bit too aggressive IMO, led a flamboyant entry. Then the ripe stone fruits, lees, and toasty oak took over. Racy yet supple.
Like no others(無二)?Might be. But Jim’s larger than life personality certainly shows in this wine.

The bright acidity, which is a bit too aggressive IMO, led a flamboyant entry. Then the ripe stone fruits, lees, and toasty oak took over. Racy yet supple.
Like no others(無二)?Might be. But Jim’s larger than life personality certainly shows in this wine.

Dec 3rd, 2022
Daniel Bloom

N: Lemons, ginger, banana peel, very fresh, like a just passed thunderstorms sun. You can smell the oak, but it’s like a ghost in the background.
P:Lemon custard, ever so light, creamy,tart, long finish, slight wood. He was really talented.
R.I.P. Jim Clendenen
If served this “ blind”, very few would peg it as a Cali Chard. A stylistic response to criticism of previous, over the top Chards.
With time and air, some flinty mineral goodness appears along with the sensation of citrus pith.

N: Lemons, ginger, banana peel, very fresh, like a just passed thunderstorms sun. You can smell the oak, but it’s like a ghost in the background.
P:Lemon custard, ever so light, creamy,tart, long finish, slight wood. He was really talented.
R.I.P. Jim Clendenen
If served this “ blind”, very few would peg it as a Cali Chard. A stylistic response to criticism of previous, over the top Chards.
With time and air, some flinty mineral goodness appears along with the sensation of citrus pith.

Jul 23rd, 2021
Eric Urbani

Eric had this 5 years ago

Eric had this 5 years ago

Sep 24th, 2019
Roberto Carli

Roberto had this 4 years ago

Roberto had this 4 years ago

Apr 12th, 2020
Hunter Landrum

Hunter had this 4 years ago

Hunter had this 4 years ago

Mar 15th, 2020
Miyuki

Miyuki had this 4 years ago

Miyuki had this 4 years ago

Feb 16th, 2020