Wine prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Producer priceRecommended retail price | 2023 / 750ml | $50.00≈ €44.49 · £37.59 | aubonclimat.com ↗ |
| Producer priceRecommended retail price | 2022 / 750ml | $50.00≈ €44.49 · £37.59 | aubonclimat.com ↗ |
2023 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
pH 3.47
Total Acidity 6.3 g/L
Grape Varieties 100% Chardonnay
Region Santa Maria Valley
Harvest Dates Multiple pickings throughout September 2023
Sites Bien Nacido Vineyard, particularly original 1973 plantings such as Blocks K and M
Grape Clone UC Davis clone 4
Fermentation Vessels 100% new French oak barrels
Oak Details 100% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak100%
Oak Types French oak (François Frères)
Production Details Handpicked and immediately pressed, then fermented in 100% new French oak. After malolactic fermentation, the wine aged on lees for 12 months and for a further 6 months in barrel; the cooperage specification is 18 months in 100% new François Frères French oak. The sheet prints residual sugar as “<0” without a unit, so no numeric residual-sugar claim is proposed.
Tasting Notes Caramelized oak, toasted pine nut, salted butterscotch, white-chocolate truffle, orange blossom, coriander seed, lemon curd, grapefruit and caramel apple; rich texture with citrus-driven acidity
Food Pairing Halibut beurre blanc, creamy mushroom risotto, or a Connecticut lobster roll
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2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
pH 3.29
Total Acidity 6.8 g/L
Grape Varieties 100% Chardonnay
Region Santa Maria Valley
Harvest Dates Five picks from August 30 to September 30, 2022
Sites Bien Nacido Vineyard, including fruit from original plantings such as Blocks K and M
Grape Clone UC Davis clone 4
Fermentation Vessels 100% new French oak barrels
Oak Details 100% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak100%
Oak Types French oak (François Frères)
Production Details Handpicked for immediate pressing and barrel fermented in 100% new French oak. After malolactic fermentation, it aged on lees for one year, was racked, and returned to barrel for another 6 months; the cooperage specification is 18 months in 100% new François Frères French oak. The sheet prints residual sugar as “<0” without a unit, so no numeric residual-sugar claim is proposed.
Tasting Notes Lemon-lime, apricot, savory notes, coriander, nutty lemongrass, baked challah and caramel; crisp acidity, mineral backbone and a creamy oak note
Food Pairing Miso-glazed halibut, Cornish game hen with apricot reduction, or lemon-ricotta tagliatelle
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2021 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
pH 3.34
Total Acidity 7.3 g/L
Grape Varieties 100% Chardonnay
Region Santa Maria Valley
Grapes Picked 15 Oct 2021
Sites Bien Nacido Vineyard K Block with a small amount from Le Bon Climat Vineyard
Grape Clone Bien Nacido K Block: UC Davis clone 4; Le Bon Climat Vineyard: Dijon clones 76 and 96
Fermentation Vessels 100% new French oak barrels
Oak Details 100% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak100%
Oak Types French oak (François Frères)
Production Details After a cool, slow ripening season, the grapes were handpicked and pressed. The wine was barrel fermented in 100% new French oak, completed malolactic fermentation, aged on lees for one year, was racked, and returned to barrel for another 8 months; total stated cooperage was 20 months in new François Frères French oak. The sheet prints residual sugar as “<0” without a unit, so no numeric residual-sugar claim is proposed.
Tasting Notes Bold citrus, oak, macadamia nut, vanilla, lemon zest, grapefruit, kumquat and yuzu
Food Pairing Asian-influenced dishes, grilled lemon-herb chicken, or pan-seared scallops with citrus beurre blanc
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2020 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
pH 3.15
Total Acidity 7 g/L
Grape Varieties 100% Chardonnay
Region Santa Maria Valley
Grapes Picked 14 Sep 2020
Sites 90% Bien Nacido Vineyard K Block and 10% estate Le Bon Climat Vineyard
Grape Clone Bien Nacido K Block: UC Davis clone 4; Le Bon Climat Vineyard: Dijon clones 76 and 96
Pressing Method Whole-Cluster Pressed
Oak Types French oak (François Frères)
Unfiltered Yes
Production Details Hand harvested and whole-cluster pressed, then matured for 18 months in new François Frères French oak barrels and bottled without filtering. The sheet prints residual sugar as “<0” without a unit, so no numeric residual-sugar claim is proposed.
Tasting Notes Pear, nectarine, lemon confit, chalky minerality and toasted spice; rich and medium-bodied with a pronounced mid-palate and long finish
Food Pairing Asian-influenced cuisine, seared scallops, or lobster
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2019 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
pH 3.24
Total Acidity 7.2 g/L
Grape Varieties 100% Chardonnay
Region Santa Maria Valley
Grapes Picked 14 Oct 2019
Sites 90% Bien Nacido Vineyard K Block and 10% estate Le Bon Climat Vineyard
Pressing Method Whole-Cluster Pressed
Oak Types French oak (François Frères)
Unfiltered Yes
Production Details Hand harvested and whole-cluster pressed, then matured for 18 months in new François Frères French oak barrels and bottled without filtering. The sheet prints residual sugar as “<0” without a unit, so no numeric residual-sugar claim is proposed.
Tasting Notes Apricot, lavender, caramel, lemon-lime, vanilla, clove and honeydew melon; fresh, spicy finish
Food Pairing Lobster with drawn butter, roast chicken with herbs, or pasta with brown-butter sauce
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Shop prices
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Producer Information
Website
Address
813 Anacapa Street, Ste 5b, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, USA
Phone
+1 805-963-7999
Owner
Isabelle Clendenen, Knox Alexander Clendenen
Cellarmaster
Jim Adelman