2019 Au Bon Climat Chardonnay K Block Bien Nacido Vineyard

The Chardonnay "K Block" Bien Nacido Vineyard is a wine from the Blue Series of Au Bon Climat. Blue series wines are the wines they like to show and are most proud of. The K Block" Bien Nacido is in one word - impressive. It is a rich, full, lush Chardonnay that shows muscle, but is super balanced. The acidity and fine structure keep the wine balanced and very elegant. Notes of oak blend nicely with baked apple, pear and candied lemon, which makes for a balanced aromas of butterscotch, hazelnut and toasted oak vanilla in the background. The texture and fruitiness are perfectly balanced with a bright acidity and a finish that tends towards classic notes of maple wood.

The Bien Nacido "K Block" Chardonnay comes from the vineyard's original 1973 Chardonnay plantings. The old vines give the wine a distinctive depth and balance. The grapes are harvested early to maintain freshness and are hand-picked and pressed whole to minimize tannin extraction. While we use Bien Nacido fruit in blends and other single-vineyard wines, this wine stands out for its unique style.

Adding complexity to the wine is the new 350-litre French oak barrels from François Frères, in which the wine is aged for 24 months. The wine is bottled unfiltered to ensure its purity. Discovered by Jim Clendenen during a Burgundian trip in 2013, these barrels play a crucial role with their subtle but influential wood character, which is perfectly matched by extended sur lie maturation. The larger barrels enhance the wine’s liveliness, while the extended contact with the wood contributes to its rich texture. The historic vines and expressive freshness of Bien Nacido make for a refined and powerful wine, which more than lives up to its status as a single-block selection.

With decades of experience, Au Bon Climat has turned the craft of Bien Nacido Chardonnay into an art. Through carefully selected vineyards, such as the exceptional K Block, a powerful yet balanced wine is created with creamy textures and a classic style.

The Chardonnay from the original 1973 plantings in K Block offers a wine with deep flavors and perfect balance. Thanks to an early harvest and a unique 24-month maturation in specially selected Burgundian barrels, this wine offers a lively, elegant experience. Ideal to pair with rich dishes such as lemon pepper carbonara, duck breast with citrus glaze, or pan-fried sea bass with a lemon and caper sauce.

About the Blue Series from Au Bon Climat

Blue Series wines are the wines they like to show and are most proud of. They are all made from the best cuvées from impressive vineyards and get the highest percentage of new French oak. Traditionally, the Blue Series includes a Chardonnay, "Nuits Blanche", a White Blend "Hildegard" and two Pinot Noirs, "Isabelle" and "Knox Alexander". The Blue Series also includes special bottlings such as "Larmes de Grappe" and Anniversary wines. As the official exclusive importer of Au Bon Climat, we of course carry these wines.

FACT: In the Tab: Attachment you will find the official fact sheet of this beautiful wine. We will automatically send it to you when you order this wine. 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.