Au Bon Climat Pinot Noir La Bauge, 12x75cl

🍷 Au Bon Climat Pinot Noir ‘La Bauge Au-dessus’
United States | California | Santa Maria Valley
Grapes: 100% Pinot Noir
Style: Elegant, Aromatic, Earth-Driven

🇺🇸 A benchmark Pinot Noir from Santa Maria Valley—floral, lifted, and brimming with Old World finesse through a Californian lens.

👁 In the Glass:
Transparent ruby red with brilliant clarity and a hint of garnet at the rim.

👃 On the Nose:
Expressive aromas of red cherry, cranberry, and wild strawberry, intertwined with rose petals, dried herbs, forest floor and subtle baking spice.

👅 On the Palate:
Light to medium-bodied with bright acidity and silky tannins. The red fruit core is layered with earthy complexity and gentle spice, delivering a harmonious and poised finish.

🍽 Food Pairing:
A natural match for duck confit, grilled salmon, mushroom risotto or roast chicken with herbs.

⏳ Ageing Potential:
Beautifully drinkable now, but will gain even more nuance over the next 5–7 years.

✨ Why You’ll Love It:
‘La Bauge’ perfectly captures Jim Clendenen’s vision of restrained, Burgundian-style Pinot from California. It’s graceful, nuanced and impeccably balanced—everything a cool-climate Pinot lover desires.