Au Bon Climat - Pinot Blanc/Pinot Gris 2023 (750ml)
Price: $29.99
| Producer | Au Bon Climat |
| Country | United States |
| Region | California |
| Varietal | Pinot Gris |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Sku | 202102 |
| Size | 750ml |
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Au Bon Climat Description
60% Pinot Gris 40% Pinot Blanc
A refreshing nose with upfront notes of kumquat, green apple, and pear. Floral hints of dandelion and squash blossom complement the fruit character. The wine features a light yet robust texture, as pleasant sandstone minerality interacts with balanced acidity and fresh lemon peel flavors.
Harvested with low sugar and high acidity, the crisp Pinot Gris portion of the blend supplies the energy, while the Pinot Blanc delivers minerality and depth. The majority of Pinot Gris is harvested from Sierra Madre Vineyard. The Pinot Blanc portion is from Bien Nacido Vineyard. The 2023 vintage experienced a prolonged and cool growing season, meaning these whites were picked three to four weeks later than average. Later harvesting and slower ripening means exceptional acidity retention in these white wines that also offer themselves to aging. All the Pinot Gris and Pinot Blanc is harvested by hand, whole-cluster pressed and barrel-fermented in neutral French oak. Malolactic fermentation is allowed to complete in barrel. This softens the piercing acid of the Pinot Gris and gives the wine some richness and stability. The wine is sulfured and rests sur lie until late Spring. After racking and processing, the wine is returned to the barrel for 2 months before bottling. Early bottle whites usually require light filtration.
