2008 Au Bon Climat Chardonnay Sanford & Benedict Vineyard

Community Tasting Notes (8) Avg Score: 90 points

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  11/25/2019 - JT-007 Likes this wine: 90 Points

  Golden from the age andvwell-preserved. Distinct legs. Butterscotch and caramel with notes of Meyer lemon, baked pear and muted florals. Long finish. Very nice.

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  6/21/2013 - paydon9 Likes this wine:

  Medium golden. Nice nose with floral notes, hay, some honey and a little (just a little) oak. Lightly creamy mouthfeel, but not overly so with good acidity. Flavors not quite as expressive as the aromas. A bit more alcohol on the nose and palate than I expected as it warms.

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  9/14/2012 - cannym wrote: 91 Points

  Fine, still only pale to mid gold. Vanilla, flowers and lemons on nose. Great weight, lovely acidity. Still quite fresh. Butter but not overtly so. Citrus, Some chalky complexity.Slightly nutty, more macadamia than walnut. Great length. Really good wine, very balanced, towards elegant.

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  11/27/2011 - dustbuddy wrote: 91 Points

  Smooth and creamy with a pleasant and nicely balanced acidic finish. More restrained than most California Chardonnay but still unmistakably new world in style.

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  11/9/2011 - Vinx wrote:

  Surprising Chardonnay from California. Eyes closed i would have gone for Burgundy. Nice pale yellow robe and the nose is mineral with a touch of citrus but nothing overpowering. In mouth the wine is very smooth with this little fresh hay/straw that you sometimes get. Very nice.

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