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Au Bon Climat
| Owner(s) | Jim Clendenen |
| Web site | www.aubonclimat.com |
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Reviewed Wines
2007 Au Bon Climat Santa Barbara County Pinot Noir
13.5% alc., $20. 76% Pinot Noir, 24% Mondeuse.
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Darkly fruited nose with a touch of chocolate fudge, barnyard and hay. Juicy nondescript dark fruit with a hint
of pepper, char and tea flavors. Nicely crafted with decent acidity for the table, but veers away from the typical
Pinot Noir flavor profile.
Reviewed November 17, 2008
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2004 Au Bon Climat La Bauge Au-dessus Santa Maria Valley Pinot Noir
13.5% alc., $30. From the
highest planting in the Bien Nacido Vineyard.
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Intoxicating nose of fresh crushed cherries. Cherries and
cranberry flavors are set off by herbal notes. The texture is soft. Nothing earthshaking, but perfectly fine.
Reviewed August 24, 2007
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2004 Au Bon Climat Le Bon Climat Santa Maria Valley Pinot Noir
13.5% alc., $35. From the Clendenen
Le Bon Climat Vineyard.
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Red fruits in the aromas are joined by significant oak. Cherry rhubarb
flavors are underlain with earth and herbal touches. A decent Pinot Noir.
Reviewed August 24, 2007
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2007 Au Bon Climat Santa Barbara County Pinot Noir
13.5% alc., $20. 76% Pinot Noir, 24% Mondeuse. · Darkly fruited nose with a touch of chocolate fudge, barnyard and hay. Juicy nondescript dark fruit with a hint of pepper, char and tea flavors. Nicely crafted with decent acidity for the table, but veers away from the typical Pinot Noir flavor profile. Reviewed November 17, 2008 ARTICLE »
2004 Au Bon Climat La Bauge Au-dessus Santa Maria Valley Pinot Noir
13.5% alc., $30. From the highest planting in the Bien Nacido Vineyard. · Intoxicating nose of fresh crushed cherries. Cherries and cranberry flavors are set off by herbal notes. The texture is soft. Nothing earthshaking, but perfectly fine. Reviewed August 24, 2007 ARTICLE »
2004 Au Bon Climat Le Bon Climat Santa Maria Valley Pinot Noir
13.5% alc., $35. From the Clendenen Le Bon Climat Vineyard. · Red fruits in the aromas are joined by significant oak. Cherry rhubarb flavors are underlain with earth and herbal touches. A decent Pinot Noir. Reviewed August 24, 2007 ARTICLE »
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