{"product_id":"au-bon-climat-chardonnay-santa-barbara-2023-750ml","title":"Au Bon Climat Chardonnay Santa Barbara 2023 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 54, 136);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Au Bon Climat Chardonnay Santa Barbara County 2023 showcases the estate’s hallmark balance and finesse, shaped by the region’s cool coastal climate and diverse vineyard sites. Sourced from five premier vineyards—Bien Nacido, Los Alamos, Rancho Real, Gold Coast, and North Canyon—this wine combines freshness with depth. Aromas of citron, apple blossom, and chamomile lead to bright flavors of grapefruit and subtle baker’s yeast. Aged eight months sur lie in neutral François Frères barrels, it offers vibrant acidity, elegant texture, and a clean, lingering finish. A versatile, food-friendly Chardonnay that beautifully reflects Santa Barbara’s coastal terroir.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAubonclimat.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTasting Notes\u003cbr\u003eA bouquet of citron, apple blossom, and chamomile culminate in fresh floral notes on the nose. Bright acidity and flavors of grapefruit and baker's yeast make this wine a joy to drink now and a versatile option for food pairing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWinemaker Notes\u003cbr\u003eSanta Barbara County’s climate and terroir consistently enable Au Bon Climat to produce balanced and lively Chardonnays year after year. Our 2023 Santa Barbara County Chardonnay is sourced from five carefully farmed vineyards: Bien Nacido, Los Alamos, Rancho Real, Gold Coast, and North Canyon. Throughout September and October, the fruit is handpicked and sorted in the vineyard, then whole cluster pressed. The juice is quickly settled, chilled, and transferred to barrels for primary fermentation and malolactic fermentation. The following summer, the lots are blended and the wine is bottled, after 8 months of sur lie barrel aging in neutral François Frères barrels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(151, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 54, 136);\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hidden-half opened\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical Specs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13.5%\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClosure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural Cork\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hidden-half opened\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Multiple picks, September 2022\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOak:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 8 months sur lie in neutral François Frères French oak barrels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVarietals:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 100% Chardonnay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSkin Contact:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Whole-cluster pressed with minimal skin contact\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWinemaker:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Au Bon Climat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRegion:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Santa Barbara County, California, USA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServing Temperature: \u003c\/strong\u003e10–12°C\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 54, 136);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDecanting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not required. Open 15–20 minutes before serving\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Roast chicken, seared scallops, grilled fish, creamy pasta, baked Brie and other soft cheeses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"1855 The Bottle Shop Pte Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41373153132608,"sku":"WHUS20230003","price":85.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0564\/7728\/6464\/files\/au-bon-climat-santa-barbara-county-chardonnay-750ml.jpg?v=1762347277","url":"https:\/\/www.1855thebottleshop.com\/products\/au-bon-climat-chardonnay-santa-barbara-2023-750ml","provider":"1855 The Bottle Shop Pte Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}