2019 Au Bon Climat Pinot Noir Oregon
| Type of Wine | Red |
|---|---|
| Country | USA |
| Region | |
| Appellation | |
| Winery | |
| Vintage | 2019 |
| Grape | |
| Content (Alc) | 0.75 ltr (13.5%) |
| Drink window | 2023 - 2030 |
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Description
The Story Behind Au Bon Climat's Oregon Pinot Noir
The first Oregon Pinot Noir under the Au Bon Climat label was made in 1985. This legendary wine was created using a unique “traveling fermentation” technique: the grapes were picked and pressed in Oregon, then placed in small fermentation vats in the back of a pickup truck. En route to California, the grape skins were periodically dunked by hand at each stop. The result was an excellent wine, but this method has only been used once since. In 2018, they received a call from the renowned Lingua Franca winery , located in the Eola-Amity Hills, one of the best Pinot Noir growing areas in the Willamette Valley. They were offered the opportunity to purchase a full truckload of Pinot Noir grapes for the next few years, and they jumped at the chance.
The Au Bon Climat Pinot Noir Oregon is the second Oregon Pinot Noir and comes from the highly regarded Lingua Franca Vineyard in the Eola-Amity Hills of Willamette Valley. The wine has a dark and supple structure, with fragrant aromas and flavors of ripe red and dark fruit, enriched with hints of star anise and exotic spices. It combines richness with elegance and is already delicious to drink now, but will also continue to develop with age. The classic pairing of Oregon Pinot Noir with salmon is obvious. However, for a fine dining experience, you could also opt for roasted duck or rack of lamb, which perfectly complement the rich flavors of this wine.
Winemaker on the Harvest
After the excellent 2018 harvest, the 2019 harvest proved to be of similar quality. The summer was warm, followed by a cool autumn. This cooling at the right time allowed the fully ripe Pinot Noir grapes to retain their acidity, which gave a perfect balance to the fruit. We also used some whole bunches of grapes during fermentation. The woody stems of these bunches add extra complexity and structure to the wine.
FACT: The wine is in our conditioned Wine Warehouse and if you come to pick up the wine you will also receive a nice discount. You will see your discount immediately when you choose Pick up in Checkout page. We are located almost next to the Rijksweg with plenty of parking. Click here for our address.
Specifications
| Type of Wine | Red |
|---|---|
| Country | USA |
| Region | Oregon |
| Appellation | Willamette Valley |
| Winery | Au Bon Climat |
| Grape | Pinot Noir |
| Biological certified | No |
| Natural wine | No |
| Vegan | No |
| Vintage | 2019 |
| Drinking as of | 2023 |
| Drinking till | 2030 |
| Alcohol % | 13.5 |
| Alcohol free/low | No |
| Content | 0.75 ltr |
| Oak aging | Yes |
| Sparkling | No |
| Dessert wine | No |
| Closure | Cork |
| Tasting Profiles | Droog, Fruitig, Houtgerijpt, Rood fruit, Soepel, Vol |
| Drink moments | Barbecue, Cadeau!, Lekker luxe, Met vrienden, Open haard, Romantisch |
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The brain behind the Au Bon Climat winery is Jim Clendenen. He was born in Akron, Ohio and graduated in law from the University of California, Santa Barbara in 1976. During his studies he had his "junior year abroad" in 1974 in France where he discovered that life was more than just tacos.
After graduation, he spent both a month in Burgundy and Champagne, which convinced him to pursue a career in wine rather than pursuing a law degree. During the 1978 harvest, Jim Clendenen was an assistant winemaker at Zaca Mesa Winery. He stayed there for 3 years and gained a great wealth of experience. In 1982 Clendenen, together with Adam Tolmach, decided to establish a winery with only Burgundian varieties of rented plots. In 1990 Adam left again and Jim took the helm solo. Through careful reinvestment from its own production, Au Bon Climat (meaning "a well-exposed vineyard") has grown to over 50,000 crates per year.
Au Bon Climat collects grapes from several vineyards on the California Central Coast, particularly Santa Barbara County, all of which are highly regarded. These include Clendenen's very own Le Bon Climat Vineyard and also grapes from the legendary Bien Nacido vineyard - both in Santa Maria Valley. Also grapes from Sanford & Benedict Vineyard in Sta. Rita Hills, Los Alamos Vineyard (Santa Barbara County) and Talley Vineyard in San Luis Obispo County.
The winery has built an international reputation with its Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Blanc and Pinot Gris. Jim Clendenen, as they call it the "Mind Behind" Au Bon Climat, is recognized worldwide for its classically styled wines. In 1989 and 1990, Au Bon Climat was on Robert Parker's shortlist of Best Wineries in the World and in 1991 was selected by Oz Clark as one of the 50 global creators of Modern Classic Wines. Dan Berger of the Los Angeles Times named Clendenen "Los Angeles Time Winemaker of the Year" in 1992; Food & Wine Magazine named him "Winemaker of the Year" in 2001. Germany's leading wine magazine Wein Gourmet named Clendenen "Winemaker of the World;" and in 2007 Jim was inducted into the James Beard Foundation's "Who's Who of Food and Beverage in America." There are many accolades, but Jim does not rest on his laurels. He is constantly looking to refine his profession and therefore leads the pack.
Au Bon Climat wines order online at Grand Cru wines
You can of course buy Au Bon Climat wines online at Grandcruwijnen.nl, the wine trade with one of the largest wine collections in the Netherlands and Belgium, where you can order both special wines and wines for every budget. Quality products, fast delivery & reliable service that is Grand Crus!
The Story Behind Au Bon Climat's Oregon Pinot Noir
The first Oregon Pinot Noir under the Au Bon Climat label was made in 1985. This legendary wine was created using a unique “traveling fermentation” technique: the grapes were picked and pressed in Oregon, then placed in small fermentation vats in the back of a pickup truck. En route to California, the grape skins were periodically dunked by hand at each stop. The result was an excellent wine, but this method has only been used once since. In 2018, they received a call from the renowned Lingua Franca winery , located in the Eola-Amity Hills, one of the best Pinot Noir growing areas in the Willamette Valley. They were offered the opportunity to purchase a full truckload of Pinot Noir grapes for the next few years, and they jumped at the chance.
The Au Bon Climat Pinot Noir Oregon is the second Oregon Pinot Noir and comes from the highly regarded Lingua Franca Vineyard in the Eola-Amity Hills of Willamette Valley. The wine has a dark and supple structure, with fragrant aromas and flavors of ripe red and dark fruit, enriched with hints of star anise and exotic spices. It combines richness with elegance and is already delicious to drink now, but will also continue to develop with age. The classic pairing of Oregon Pinot Noir with salmon is obvious. However, for a fine dining experience, you could also opt for roasted duck or rack of lamb, which perfectly complement the rich flavors of this wine.
Winemaker on the Harvest
After the excellent 2018 harvest, the 2019 harvest proved to be of similar quality. The summer was warm, followed by a cool autumn. This cooling at the right time allowed the fully ripe Pinot Noir grapes to retain their acidity, which gave a perfect balance to the fruit. We also used some whole bunches of grapes during fermentation. The woody stems of these bunches add extra complexity and structure to the wine.
FACT: The wine is in our conditioned Wine Warehouse and if you come to pick up the wine you will also receive a nice discount. You will see your discount immediately when you choose Pick up in Checkout page. We are located almost next to the Rijksweg with plenty of parking. Click here for our address.
| Type of Wine | Red |
|---|---|
| Country | USA |
| Region | Oregon |
| Appellation | Willamette Valley |
| Winery | Au Bon Climat |
| Grape | Pinot Noir |
| Biological certified | No |
| Natural wine | No |
| Vegan | No |
| Vintage | 2019 |
| Drinking as of | 2023 |
| Drinking till | 2030 |
| Alcohol % | 13.5 |
| Alcohol free/low | No |
| Content | 0.75 ltr |
| Oak aging | Yes |
| Sparkling | No |
| Dessert wine | No |
| Closure | Cork |
| Tasting Profiles | Droog, Fruitig, Houtgerijpt, Rood fruit, Soepel, Vol |
| Drink moments | Barbecue, Cadeau!, Lekker luxe, Met vrienden, Open haard, Romantisch |
The brain behind the Au Bon Climat winery is Jim Clendenen. He was born in Akron, Ohio and graduated in law from the University of California, Santa Barbara in 1976. During his studies he had his "junior year abroad" in 1974 in France where he discovered that life was more than just tacos.
After graduation, he spent both a month in Burgundy and Champagne, which convinced him to pursue a career in wine rather than pursuing a law degree. During the 1978 harvest, Jim Clendenen was an assistant winemaker at Zaca Mesa Winery. He stayed there for 3 years and gained a great wealth of experience. In 1982 Clendenen, together with Adam Tolmach, decided to establish a winery with only Burgundian varieties of rented plots. In 1990 Adam left again and Jim took the helm solo. Through careful reinvestment from its own production, Au Bon Climat (meaning "a well-exposed vineyard") has grown to over 50,000 crates per year.
Au Bon Climat collects grapes from several vineyards on the California Central Coast, particularly Santa Barbara County, all of which are highly regarded. These include Clendenen's very own Le Bon Climat Vineyard and also grapes from the legendary Bien Nacido vineyard - both in Santa Maria Valley. Also grapes from Sanford & Benedict Vineyard in Sta. Rita Hills, Los Alamos Vineyard (Santa Barbara County) and Talley Vineyard in San Luis Obispo County.
The winery has built an international reputation with its Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Blanc and Pinot Gris. Jim Clendenen, as they call it the "Mind Behind" Au Bon Climat, is recognized worldwide for its classically styled wines. In 1989 and 1990, Au Bon Climat was on Robert Parker's shortlist of Best Wineries in the World and in 1991 was selected by Oz Clark as one of the 50 global creators of Modern Classic Wines. Dan Berger of the Los Angeles Times named Clendenen "Los Angeles Time Winemaker of the Year" in 1992; Food & Wine Magazine named him "Winemaker of the Year" in 2001. Germany's leading wine magazine Wein Gourmet named Clendenen "Winemaker of the World;" and in 2007 Jim was inducted into the James Beard Foundation's "Who's Who of Food and Beverage in America." There are many accolades, but Jim does not rest on his laurels. He is constantly looking to refine his profession and therefore leads the pack.
Au Bon Climat wines order online at Grand Cru wines
You can of course buy Au Bon Climat wines online at Grandcruwijnen.nl, the wine trade with one of the largest wine collections in the Netherlands and Belgium, where you can order both special wines and wines for every budget. Quality products, fast delivery & reliable service that is Grand Crus!