Founded in 1982, Au Bon Climat produces internationally-recognized Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from grapes grown in California's Santa Barbara County. Located at the foot of one of California's most highly rated vineyards, Bien Nacido in the Santa Maria Valley, one of the finest sites in California, ideal for the production of the refined, Burgundian style of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. ABC, as it is more commonly referred to, has won universal acclaim for its wines thanks to late owner & winemaker Jim 'Wild Boy' Clendenen. They purchased clones of Pinot Noir from Burgundy in a bid to replicate as closely as possible the restraint and finesse of the wines from the region. Now Isabella and Knox Clendenen continue their father Jim's legacy, treating Burgundy as the benchmark with General Manager Jim Adelman continuin his 30 year tenure overseeing the winemaking. Jim eschewed a career in law for the lure of the vine following a month's stay in Burgundy and Champagne when he was 21 and never looked back. The wines combine the mineral precision and grace of Burgundy with the flair of the West Coast.
Au Bon Climat Hildegard, Bien Nacido 2022
13% abv
Vol- 75cl
A blend of 55% Pinot Gris, 40% Pinot Blanc and 5% Aligote. Aromas of apple, almond and freshly baked cake waft above the glass like notes from the Pied-Piper’s flute- impossible to resist. A marvellous exchange for the routine of Chardonnay.
From: Santa Barbara: California’s Undiscovered Jewel
” The 2022 White Hildegard Estate is superb. This blend of Pinot Gris, Pinot Blanc and Aligoté fared exceptionally well in this vintage. Orchard fruit, citrus peel, white pepper and slate lend notable cut. This vibrant, steely white marries freshness and textural resonance. It’s one of the top wines here in 2022.” 2024 – 2032
95 Points, Antonio Galloni , Vinous, July 2024
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2022 | Aligote | Au Bon Climat | California | Duty Paid | North America | Pinot Blanc (Bianco) | Pinot Grigio (Gris) | Santa Maria Valley | Still | USA | White | Wine- Reference #:
- 24036
- Strength
- 13 ABV
- Bottles per Case
- 12 bottles
- Grapes
- Aligote, Pinot Blanc (Bianco), Pinot Grigio (Gris)
- Organic
- No
- Biodynamic
- No
- Vegan
- No
- Vegetarian
- No
- Sparkling
- No

