Au Bon Climat
2020 Pinot Noir
“la Bauge Au-dessus’

La Bauge Au-dessus translates as a “wild party upstairs”. 
The complex, Old World character of dried cherry/cranberry, rose petal and cedar with subtle notes of leather and dark chocolate is reminiscent of an aged Burgundy from a superior domaine. La Bauge's hallmark is its remarkable integration and imminently drinkable character, which this has in abundance. The fruit is entirely from the highly regarded Bien Nacido Vineyard. Our “La Bauge” Pinot Noir is aged in 50% new French oak barrels made by the cooper François Frères. The wine was carefully racked in the spring and then put backed to barrel. Total barrel aging was 20 months. 

Santa Maria Valley
Vintage 2020
Price $35.00