2022 Au Bon Climat Chardonnay Santa Barbara County, USA Raul Perez La Guerrerie is an estate

La Guerrerie is an estate parcel named in reference to its history as a battlefield in the Hundred Years' War

the Duke of Estrees entrusted the Carthusians with a manuscript bearing a mysterious recipe made up of 130 plants that could give rise to an Elixir of long life"

earthy rooibos tea

This combination of 14 different grapes helps to explain the aromatic dominance of this wine

the 2012 displays lifted aromatics of pressed rose

2022 Au Bon Climat Chardonnay Santa Barbara County, USA Raul Perez La Guerrerie is an estateThis is a beautiful example of the Au Bon Climat style. The flinty, stony aromas stand out, while in the background is an intriguing spice note of clove and nutmeg from sur lie barrel aging in somewhat neutral, Francois Freres barrels for 10 months. Flavors and aromas of citrus and stone fruit, are finished with a beautiful lemon lime zest note. The wine is intense, but light on its feet and is built to compliment food, not over power food.