Au Bon Climat
Au Bon Climat Chardonnay Los Alamos Vineyard
White wine
4.5
Expert Rating
4.2
Sometimes Reviewed
WINE DESCRIPTION
Founded in 1982, Au Bon Climat has carved a niche for itself in Santa Barbara County. They've earned international respect for their Burgundian approach to Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, alongside occasional offerings of Pinot Gris, Blanc, and Aligoté.
Their philosophy? Marrying Old World techniques with New World terroir. Hand-harvested grapes undergo traditional practices like barrel fermentation, whole-cluster pressing, and lees aging. Extended time in François Frères barrels adds complexity.
This dedication to meticulous winemaking, born from founder Jim Clendenen's passion ignited in France, results in balanced, restrained, and terroir-driven wines that stand as a testament to Au Bon Climat's enduring legacy.
NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER
Au Bon Climat Chardonnay Los Alamos Vineyard has a vibrant nose of honeydew melon, lemon curd, and white peach.On the palate, it is full-bodied and round, with a bright acidity and a long finish of pineapple and citrus fruits. It is a beautifully balanced wine with notes of honey and nutmeg lingering on the palate. Enjoy with grilled seafood or creamy, rich dishes.
EXPERT RATING
4.5
DRINKING WINDOW
Now
2026
Profile
Sweetness:
Almost dry
Dry
Lusciously Sweet
Alcohol:
Moderate
Very Low Alcohol
Very High
Intensity:
Mildly aromatic
Subtle
Powerful
Body:
Generous
Light Bodied
Full Bodied
Acidity:
Vibrant
Soft
Crisp
Tannin:
No tannin
No Tannin
Grippy
GRAPES (1)
Chardonnay
ORIGINS
Winery: Au Bon Climat
Region: Central Coast California
The Central Coast of California is a wine lover's paradise, boasting a wide variety of climates, soils, and grape varieties. Located between San Francisco and Los Angeles, the Central Coast spans from Monterey County in the north to Santa Barbara County in the south. With its diverse topography and Mediterranean climate, the Central Coast is home to some of the most renowned wineries in the United States.
The Central Coast has a long and storied history of winemaking, dating back to the mid-1800s. The first vineyards were planted in the Santa Clara Valley, and by the late 1800s, the region was producing some of the finest wines in the country. The region's reputation for quality wines was further solidified in the early 1989, when the Santa Clara Valley was declared among the first American Viticultural Area (AVA) in the United States.CUSTOMER RATING
4.2
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