Au Bon Climat Chardonnay Los Alamos Vineyard

Notes of: Butter

Notes of: Pear

Notes of: Peach

Notes of: Vanilla

Notes of: Chalk

Notes of: Lemon

Au Bon Climat

Au Bon Climat Chardonnay Los Alamos Vineyard

United States, Central Coast California

White wine

4.5

Expert Rating

4.2

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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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