Au Bon Climat

Santa Barbara County Chardonnay

8.982 ratings
9.09 pro ratings
Santa Barbara County, Central Coast, California, USA
Chardonnay
Duck, Shellfish, Goose, Mushrooms, Manchego & Parmesan, Game, Pork, Squash & Root Vegetables, Chicken, Turkey, Cheddar & Gruyere, Meaty & Oily Fish, White Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Cream Sauces
Top Notes For
Saman Hosseini

Writer Maison Abattoir

8.9

Yes please I'll have another... Elegantly tensioned with balanced fruit, mineral and barrel.

Yes please I'll have another... Elegantly tensioned with balanced fruit, mineral and barrel.

Jun 16th, 2016
Amanda Burrill

A light and crisp Chardonnay with nose notes of apricot and white blossom. Not too buttery. I'm really impressed. Go Cali!

A light and crisp Chardonnay with nose notes of apricot and white blossom. Not too buttery. I'm really impressed. Go Cali!

Mar 27th, 2016
GodoftheGrapes

Solid chard! Leaner than I expected but nice balance with some subtle grip. Mushrooms and hints at burgundy. Growing in weight as it opens and should go well with crab legs!
NYE 2015

Solid chard! Leaner than I expected but nice balance with some subtle grip. Mushrooms and hints at burgundy. Growing in weight as it opens and should go well with crab legs!
NYE 2015

Jan 1st, 2016
Maggie Harrison

ABC Always Balanced Chardonnay via Au Bon Climat

ABC Always Balanced Chardonnay via Au Bon Climat

May 22nd, 2015
Erich Broksas

Early Mountain Vineyards

9.4

Classic crowd pleaser. A few converts who swore they hated Chardonnay

Classic crowd pleaser. A few converts who swore they hated Chardonnay

May 14th, 2015
Ed Matthews

Cream, oak, lemon, and butterscotch on the nose, finish slightly thin and metallic at times, acid is much better than expected, very good California Chard. Unfortunately, I like a leaner less generous style.

Cream, oak, lemon, and butterscotch on the nose, finish slightly thin and metallic at times, acid is much better than expected, very good California Chard. Unfortunately, I like a leaner less generous style.

Mar 13th, 2015
Ryan Flinn

Pineapple, blood orange and guava. Tangy and bright wine

Pineapple, blood orange and guava. Tangy and bright wine

Jan 3rd, 2015
Rachael Tamar

Perfect

Perfect

Oct 3rd, 2017
Justin Chiotti

Pretty good. Not too big (staying consistent with Jim Clendenson's Burgundy approach). I'm gunna have to remember this one.

Pretty good. Not too big (staying consistent with Jim Clendenson's Burgundy approach). I'm gunna have to remember this one.

Jan 21st, 2017
Andrew

Light gold; oak and citrus on nose, some tropical fruit; citrus city, mostly lemon lime, maybe even orange; oak in background, even butterscotch from the malolactic, with some mouth watering minerality as well; short to medium finish, with some sweetness on finish. Really excellent balance b/n oak, fruit and acid.

Light gold; oak and citrus on nose, some tropical fruit; citrus city, mostly lemon lime, maybe even orange; oak in background, even butterscotch from the malolactic, with some mouth watering minerality as well; short to medium finish, with some sweetness on finish. Really excellent balance b/n oak, fruit and acid.

Jul 24th, 2016