Au Bon Climat, Pinot Noir Sanford & Benedict, 12x75cl

🍷 Au Bon Climat – Pinot Noir Sanford & Benedict Vineyard
USA | California | Santa Ynez Valley | 100% Pinot Noir
Style: Single Vineyard, Still Red Wine
Winemaking: Meticulously handpicked fruit from the legendary Sanford & Benedict vineyard—one of the oldest and most iconic Pinot Noir sites in Santa Barbara County. Aged in French oak barrels with minimal intervention to preserve vineyard character.
Farming: Sustainably farmed vines on ancient marine sediment soils, benefiting from coastal breezes and fog for long, even ripening.

🌟 A vineyard-born Pinot of finesse and quiet power.

👁 In the Glass:
Crimson-hued with translucent brilliance—elegant and youthful.

👃 On the Nose:
Bright wild strawberries, cranberry, and pomegranate interwoven with earthy spice, dried rose petals, and a touch of wet stone minerality.

👅 On the Palate:
Precise and layered. Red berry fruit glides over a backbone of firm acidity and refined tannins. Spice and saline minerality lend depth, while the finish lingers with a whisper of forest floor and clove.

🍽 Food Pairing:
Pairs beautifully with duck breast, mushroom risotto, roast pork with fennel, or soft-ripened cheeses.

⏳ Ageing Potential:
Approachable now but built to evolve—will reward cellaring over the next 5–8 years as it gains further nuance and silkiness.

✨ Why You’ll Love It:
This is a Pinot Noir that speaks of place—expressing the purity and pedigree of Sanford & Benedict through balance, restraint, and haunting beauty. A California classic with Burgundian soul.