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2014 Au Bon Climat, La Bauge Au-Dessus Estate Pinot Noir, Santa Maria Valley
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Start Your Wine Collection with 2014 Au Bon Climat, La Bauge Au-Dessus Estate Pinot Noir, Santa Maria Valley
Begin your portfolio with a prestigious wine that has a history of growth.- Enjoy fully managed, secure storage facilities with insurance coverage.
- Get expert advice on when to hold and when to sell.
Critics Scores
93
Wine Enthusiast
A blend from Jim Clendenen’s own Le Bon Climat Vineyard and the Bien Nacido Vineyard where his winery is located, this bottling shows candied red cherry, star anise, fennel and sagebrush on the earthy but fruity nose. The palate combines fresh thyme and other wild herbs with tart Montmorency cherry—bold flavors wrapped in a delicate package.
90
Wine & Spirits
This is compact, the fruit burled up in smoky oak and peppery, alcohol-driven intensity. With a day of air a warm red-cherry flavor emerges, soothing those hard edges and giving the wine a gracious richness. It’s a powerful pinot noir that needs a few years of age, and braised pork