Au Bon Climat Chardonnay Nuits-Blanches au Bouge Santa Maria Vly 2018

95 points Jeb Dunnuck: “Another gorgeous Chardonnay from Jim Clendenen, the 2018 Chardonnay Nuits-Blanches Au Bouge has an undeniable Burgundian vibe in its ripe stone fruits, toasted hazelnuts, white flowers, and brioche-driven aromas and flavors. These carry to a medium-bodied Chardonnay with terrific mid-palate concentration, vibrant, almost racy acidity, flawless balance, and a clean, crisp, lengthy finish. I like it today, yet I have no doubt this will evolve for 10, 15, if not 20 years in cold cellars. It’s well worth seeking out. Drink: 2021-2041. (4/30/21)”

95 points Antonio Galloni (Vinous): “[$40 list] The 2018 Chardonnay Nuits-Blanches au Bouge is another compelling wine in this range. It marries the textural richness typical of these wines with a good deal of brightness. Lemon confit, almond, new French oak and pastry all develop in the glass. I especially like the energy here. Nuits-Blanches au Bouge is a blend from the K Block at Bien Nacido and Le Bon Climat. Drink: 2022-2030. (Oct 2021)”