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Clendenen Le Bon Climat Chardonnay

Clendenen
2016
2018
$44.74
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750 mL
Wine Type
White Wine
RegionCentral Coast California
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Country
United States
SubregionSanta Maria Valley
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GrapesChardonnay
Wine Description:
Clendenen Le Bon Climat Chardonnay is a premium wine produced by the family of the late winemaker Jim Clendenen from the Au Bon Climat Winery in Santa Maria Valley, California. The vineyard is known for its cool climate due to oceanic proximity, which imparts a distinct fresh character to the wine. The winemaking process involves hand-harvesting and whole-cluster pressing, followed by fermentation in French oak barrels. The focus of the project is to allow the wines the time needed to reach optimal expression more than the commercial timing of the releases. The resulting wine is rich and complex, with notes of ripe fruit, vanilla, and toasted oak. It has a balanced acidity and a long, smooth finish. This Chardonnay is a perfect example of the high-quality wines that can be produced in the Santa Maria Valley appellation.
Pros:
  • Complex aromas of ripe apple, citrus fruits, and stonefruits
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Cons:
  • A bit too buttery for some palates
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This Clendenen Le Bon Climat Chardonnay is a bright, medium-bodied white wine that expresses aromas of fresh-cut apples and citrus fruits on the nose. On the palate, it has a creamy texture framed by vibrant acidity and a hint of vanilla. The finish is elegant and lingering. Enjoy this wine with grilled seafood and creamy pastas.
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