Au Bon Climat Santa Barbara Chardonnay 2008

Chardonnay

from Central Coast, California

(1)

ratings pedigree (past vintages):

2007

1997

Price: $24.99

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Item No. 99924

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winemaker's notes:

Burgundian in sensibility but with California style is one way of describing Jim Clendenen's Chardonnays- Structure and restraint melded with bountiful opulence is another. In the glass, buttery brioche marries with tropical fruits in an irresistible elixir that will leave the bottle drained before you know it. Try it with turbot for a match of delicacy and richness.

alcohol by volume: 13.5%

critical acclaim:

"Opulent and captivating, this Chard captures the rich, bells and whistles style of California, while maintaining a sense of style and elegance. Coastal acidity provides a bracing structure for the ripe pineapple, lime, pear, white flower and mineral flavors."

92 Points

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Sc Byrne - Newport Beach, CA (read all my reviews)

rating (9/25/2010):

I like this chardonnay. Some have described it as oak, oak, oak. Yes the oak is there but not overly so. This is the classic California style chardonnay and a great example of it. Hints of pear, and peach with a note of lemon. sweet and buttery and with a very satisfying finish. A step up from a grocery store chardonnay at similar prices.

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