Au Bon Climat
La Bauge Au-Dessus Santa Maria Valley Pinot Noir
Santa Maria Valley, Central Coast, California, USA
Cherry, kirsch, ripe fruit, damp earth and saline. M+ acid and alcohol. M tannin. The finish was a bit short.
Cherry, kirsch, ripe fruit, damp earth and saline. M+ acid and alcohol. M tannin. The finish was a bit short.
1 person found it helpfulAug 22nd, 2015
Sour cherry and spice.
Sour cherry and spice.
1 person found it helpfulJul 12th, 2015
This wine from Jim Clendenen is the 2010 Au Bon Climat Le Bauge Au-Dessus Pinot Noir. You can't go wrong with a pinot from Jim Clendenen. His wines are in the burgundian style which I real lean toward in my pinot noirs.
The nose has nice red berries, red raspberry, strawberry, rose petals, along spice and a good dose of minerality.
On the palate is tart raspberry, tart strawberry, red currant, black pepper, clove, and earthy soil.
This is a well balanced seamless wine with nice medium + acidity and medium + dry tannins with a little grip.
I have always enjoyed Jim Clendenens wines and this is just another example. Have a great Fathers Day and be safe. Nostrovia! 🍷🍷🍷🍷
This wine from Jim Clendenen is the 2010 Au Bon Climat Le Bauge Au-Dessus Pinot Noir. You can't go wrong with a pinot from Jim Clendenen. His wines are in the burgundian style which I real lean toward in my pinot noirs.
The nose has nice red berries, red raspberry, strawberry, rose petals, along spice and a good dose of minerality.
On the palate is tart raspberry, tart strawberry, red currant, black pepper, clove, and earthy soil.
This is a well balanced seamless wine with nice medium + acidity and medium + dry tannins with a little grip.
I have always enjoyed Jim Clendenens wines and this is just another example. Have a great Fathers Day and be safe. Nostrovia! 🍷🍷🍷🍷
Brett on the nose, slightly sour finish
Brett on the nose, slightly sour finish
Jun 26th, 2015
Interesting pinot noir - very fruity and very deep - stronger than I would have expected but very enjoyable
Interesting pinot noir - very fruity and very deep - stronger than I would have expected but very enjoyable
Jul 9th, 2017
Clearly handled must very gently, no excessive extract of pip or skin tannin that I associate with new world Pinot. Gorgeous nose, violets, and super pure raspberry and strawberry aromas immediately. Opened nicely in glass 30 mins in
Clearly handled must very gently, no excessive extract of pip or skin tannin that I associate with new world Pinot. Gorgeous nose, violets, and super pure raspberry and strawberry aromas immediately. Opened nicely in glass 30 mins in
Mar 6th, 2016A biodynamic light and round Pinot. Beautifully bright and fluffy little happy berry notes dancing around cranberries and it went perfectly with all the Thanksgiving trimmings.
A biodynamic light and round Pinot. Beautifully bright and fluffy little happy berry notes dancing around cranberries and it went perfectly with all the Thanksgiving trimmings.
Nov 27th, 2015