{"product_id":"au-bon-climat-santa-barbara-chardonnay-etats-unis","title":"Au Bon Climat - Santa Barbara Chardonnay - 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Au Bon Climat Chardonnay, from vineyards in Santa Barbara County, Southern California, benefits from the direct influence of the Pacific Ocean. The plots are located in east-west oriented valleys, rare in California, which channel cool ocean breezes and promote slow grape ripening. The soils are a mix of sand, silt, and marine deposits, offering a terroir that is both well-drained and moderately fertile. This cool climate, combined with attentive viticulture, results in balanced grapes that are both ripe and have marked natural acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis Chardonnay, made from selected parcels in the Santa Barbara region, is harvested at optimal ripeness, then gently pressed as whole clusters. The must is racked into oak barrels for a slow fermentation, with a significant proportion of new wood, and a complete malolactic fermentation to provide richness and creaminess. Aging continues on fine lees in barrels, with regular bâtonnage (lees stirring), to develop aromatic complexity, a creamy texture, and a balance between freshness, volume, and depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis wine reveals notes of \u003cstrong\u003eripe apple\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ejuicy pear\u003c\/strong\u003e, and pleasant hints of \u003cstrong\u003ecitrus\u003c\/strong\u003e, complemented by floral nuances of \u003cstrong\u003ewhite flower\u003c\/strong\u003e and an oaky register blending \u003cstrong\u003evanilla\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003etoasted hazelnut\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003etoasted oak\u003c\/strong\u003e. Fresher, \u003cstrong\u003emineral\u003c\/strong\u003e accents add tension to the whole. On the palate, the texture is full and creamy, supported by a lively acidity that prolongs the finish, with a controlled balance between richness, freshness, and a slight spicy note on the persistence.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vin du Monde","offers":[{"title":"750ml","offer_id":57384091418972,"sku":null,"price":15000.0,"currency_code":"HUF","in_stock":false},{"title":"Set of 3 bottles (75cl)","offer_id":57384091451740,"sku":null,"price":45000.0,"currency_code":"HUF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0284\/0032\/0643\/files\/santa-barbara-county-au-bon-climat.png?v=1776497140","url":"https:\/\/www.lebaroudeurduvin.com\/en-hu\/products\/au-bon-climat-santa-barbara-chardonnay-usa","provider":"Le Baroudeur du Vin","version":"1.0","type":"link"}