Au Bon Climat Pinot Noir La Bauge Au-Dessus

Notes of: Raspberry

Notes of: Strawberry

Notes of: Charred Wood

Notes of: Clove

Notes of: Plum

Notes of: Vanilla

Au Bon Climat

Au Bon Climat Pinot Noir La Bauge Au-Dessus

United States, Central Coast California

Red wine

4.0

Expert Rating

0.0

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WINE DESCRIPTION

Au Bon Climat Pinot Noir La Bauge Au-Dessus is a premium wine produced by the renowned winemaker Jim Clendenen in the Santa Maria Valley appellation of California. The vineyard is located on a hillside with a unique microclimate that allows for slow ripening of the grapes, resulting in a complex and elegant wine. The winemaking process involves handpicking the grapes and fermenting them in small batches using natural yeasts. The wine is then aged in French oak barrels, adding subtle notes of vanilla and spice to the wine. The style of the wine is characterized by its bright red fruit flavors, balanced acidity, and silky tannins, making it a perfect pairing for a variety of dishes.

NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER

Au Bon Climat Pinot Noir La Bauge Au-Dessus has aromas of juicy black cherry, cranberry, and raspberry, with accents of earth and spice.On the palate, the wine is round and full-bodied, with soft tannins and a velvety texture. The finish is long and lingering, with notes of blackberry, currant, and toasted oak. A perfect wine to pair with grilled meats, this Pinot Noir is a delightful and sophisticated expression of California's Central Coast.

EXPERT RATING

4.0

DRINKING WINDOW

Now

2027

Profile

Sweetness:

Dry

Lusciously Sweet

Alcohol:

Moderate

Very Low Alcohol

Very High

Intensity:

Pronounced

Subtle

Powerful

Body:

Rich

Light Bodied

Full Bodied

Acidity:

Vibrant

Soft

Crisp

Tannin:

Grainy

No Tannin

Grippy

GRAPES (1)

Pinot Noir

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.

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