2008 Chardonnay, The Clendenen Family Estate, Le Bon Climat

2008 Chardonnay, The Clendenen Family Estate, Le Bon Climat

As well as sourcing fruit from some of the best sites in the region, Jim Clendenen also owns the 'Bon Climat' vineyard, directly across the Santa Maria valley from Bien Nacido. The site is organically farmed, certified since 2003.

Refined on the nose, with subtle notes of minerals, oak spice and citrus. The palate is beautifully rounded, with ripe white fruit notes, buttered toast and a zesty citrus vein. There is a crushed-stone backbone to this wine, which – twinned with very careful, subtle use of oak – gives it a sense of precision and class, as well as the ability to age. Endlessly long on the finish, this is a fantastic Chardonnay that offers incredible value for money.

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Wine details

  • Region & country
    Santa Maria Valley, Santa Barbara County, California, USA
  • Grape
    Chardonnay
  • Maturity
    Mature 2013 - 2016info
  • Colour
    White
  • Sweetness
    Dry
  • Style
    Still
  • Unit Volume
    Bottle (75cl.)
  • ABV
    13.5%

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