Au Bon Climat "Nuits-Blanches au Bouge" Chardonnay 2020

A$157.00

Availability
In stock
Volume
750ml
Varieties
Region/Country
California, United States
Rating
95 points

Description

Au Bon Climat started making “Nuits-Blanches” in 1996 when Jim Clendenen decided to “show off” the exceptional grape quality at Bien Nacido Vineyard. We picked later, sorted more, and kept the wine in barrel longer than any other Chardonnay. The Nuits-Blanches style is richer and oakier than other Au Bon Climat Chardonnays. Each vintage of Nuits-Blanches receives a title. In 2020 "Hindsight".

Rating

Score
95 points
Reviewer
Jeb Dunnuck
Review

"The 2020 Chardonnay Nuits-Blanches au Bouge - Hindsight comes entirely from Chardonnay (90% Bien Nacido and 10% Le Bon Climat vineyards) that spent 18 months in new French oak. Its similar medium gold hue is followed by stunning notes of ripe orchard fruits, honeyed melon, spicy oak, and white flowers. Slightly larger scaled and richer than the Sanford & Benedict release, it's another stunning Chardonnay from this team that's impeccably made."

Specifications

Closure
Cork
Serving Temp.
10-14 °C
Alcohol
13.5%
Food pairing
Cuisine with an Asian influence, with its herbs, spices and at times richness is a perfect pairing with this Chardonnay.

Tasting Profile

Nose
Fruit notes of pear, nectarine, and lemon confit.
Palate
Brought up in new Francois Freres French oak barrels, it is medium-bodied, balanced, with a great mid-palate as well as impressive length.

Au Bon Climat "Nuits-Blanches au Bouge" Chardonnay 2020

Au Bon Climat "Nuits-Blanches au Bouge" Chardonnay 2020
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