Au Bon Climat - Hildegard Estate Bottled White 2020 (750ml)
Price: $37.99
| Producer | Au Bon Climat |
| Country | United States |
| Region | California |
| Varietal | Pinot Gris, Pinot Blanc, Aligote |
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Size | 750ml |
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Au Bon Climat Description
Hildegard has a texture, complexity, and distinctiveness that cannot be found in a single white wine varietal. The 2020 is rich yet zesty, starting with aromas of lemon, baked apricot, cream and honeysuckle on the nose. The palate is layered in hazelnut, lemon confit and unabashed oak flavors, proving creamy in texture yet blasted with persistent acidity.
Hildegard is considered our most food friendly white wine. While it pairs heavenly with many dishes, this wine is ideal for a Chantrelle mushroom risotto. It also works well with rich, delicate seafood, but has the structure to hold its own well to oily fish dishes as well.
Wine Enthusiast: 94 Points
This Burgundian-minded blend of 50% Pinot Gris, 45% Pinot Blanc and 5% Aligote is exciting to try each vintage. This year's is rich yet zesty, starting with aggressive aromas of lemon juice, baked apricot, cream and toast on the nose. The palate is layered in hazelnut, lemon confit and unabashed oak flavors, proving creamy in texture yet blasted with persistent acidity.
Jeb Dunnuck: 93 Points
A blend of 50% Pinot Gris, 45% Pinot Blanc, and the rest Aligoté, the 2020 Hildegard Estate White Blend has a richer yet still vibrant bouquet of stone fruits, toasted bread, honeysuckle, and spice. This carries to a medium-bodied, beautifully balanced, elegant white with notable richness as well as freshness and balance. It's a beautiful white.
