Au Bon Climat

Santa Barbara County Chardonnay

9.013 ratings

8.92 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

Sipping Fine Wine

8.9

Pale lemon color with stone and tropical fruit aromas and citrus floral notes adding an earthy spice from 10 months surlie aging. On the palate flavors of apple, pineapple and lemon citrus with floral and baking spice. Lively acidity, medium finish ending with fruit, citrus and earthy spice.

Pale lemon color with stone and tropical fruit aromas and citrus floral notes adding an earthy spice from 10 months surlie aging. On the palate flavors of apple, pineapple and lemon citrus with floral and baking spice. Lively acidity, medium finish ending with fruit, citrus and earthy spice.

Apr 8th, 2026

8.9

Consistency. Slivered almond and popcorn kernel. Pair with butter chicken or crab cakes.

Consistency. Slivered almond and popcorn kernel. Pair with butter chicken or crab cakes.

Oct 17th, 2025

Stephen Fitzpatrick

9.0

Smooth, light oak up front, crisp finish

Smooth, light oak up front, crisp finish

Aug 23rd, 2025

9.1

If only this was available for a few € less it would be a perfect house chard for me. Very solid.

If only this was available for a few € less it would be a perfect house chard for me. Very solid.

Mar 18th, 2025

9.0

Jon had this 2 months ago

Jon had this 2 months ago

Mar 15th, 2026

9.0

Rich had this 3 months ago

Rich had this 3 months ago

Feb 3rd, 2026

Seiji Kinoshita

8.9

Seiji had this 6 months ago

Seiji had this 6 months ago

Nov 30th, 2025

Jeff Archambeau

9.0

Jeff had this 7 months ago

Jeff had this 7 months ago

Oct 29th, 2025

9.0

Estevan had this 10 months ago

Estevan had this 10 months ago

Jul 18th, 2025

Fredrik Nilsson

9.2

Fredrik had this a year ago

Fredrik had this a year ago

Mar 16th, 2025