Au Bon Climat Chardonnay Nuits-Blanches au Bouge Santa Maria Vly 2018

Chardonnay from Santa Maria Valley, Central Coast, California
JD 95
AG 95
13.5% ABV
Item # 340966

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95 points Jeb Dunnuck: "Another gorgeous Chardonnay from Jim Clendenen, the 2018 Chardonnay Nuits-Blanches Au Bouge has an undeniable Burgundian vibe in its ripe stone fruits, toasted hazelnuts, white flowers, and brioche-driven aromas and flavors. These carry to a medium-bodied Chardonnay with terrific mid-palate concentration, vibrant, almost racy acidity, flawless balance, and a clean, crisp, lengthy finish. I like it today, yet I have no doubt this will evolve for 10, 15, if not 20 years in cold cellars. It's well worth seeking out. Drink: 2021-2041. (4/30/21)"

95 points Antonio Galloni (Vinous): "[$40 list] The 2018 Chardonnay Nuits-Blanches au Bouge is another compelling wine in this range. It marries the textural richness typical of these wines with a good deal of brightness. Lemon confit, almond, new French oak and pastry all develop in the glass. I especially like the energy here. Nuits-Blanches au Bouge is a blend from the K Block at Bien Nacido and Le Bon Climat. Drink: 2022-2030. (Oct 2021)"
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95 points Jeb Dunnuck: "Another gorgeous Chardonnay from Jim Clendenen, the 2018 Chardonnay Nuits-Blanches Au Bouge has an undeniable Burgundian vibe in its ripe stone fruits, toasted hazelnuts, white flowers, and brioche-driven aromas and flavors. These carry to a medium-bodied Chardonnay with terrific mid-palate concentration, vibrant, almost racy acidity, flawless balance, and a clean, crisp, lengthy finish. I like it today, yet I have no doubt this will evolve for 10, 15, if not 20 years in cold cellars. It's well worth seeking out. Drink: 2021-2041. (4/30/21)"

95 points Antonio Galloni (Vinous): "[$40 list] The 2018 Chardonnay Nuits-Blanches au Bouge is another compelling wine in this range. It marries the textural richness typical of these wines with a good deal of brightness. Lemon confit, almond, new French oak and pastry all develop in the glass. I especially like the energy here. Nuits-Blanches au Bouge is a blend from the K Block at Bien Nacido and Le Bon Climat. Drink: 2022-2030. (Oct 2021)"
Product SKU 340966
Producer Au Bon Climat
Country United States
Region California
SubRegion Central Coast
Appellation Santa Maria Valley
Varietal Chardonnay
Vintage 2018
Size 750ml
Color White
ABV 13.5%
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