This is a delightful, dry white that is immensely drinkable. The fresh fruit character of green apple and pear broadens on the Harvested with low sugar and high acidity, the crisp Pinot Gris portion of the blend supplies the energy, while the Pinot Blanc delivers minerality and depth. palate. It has a lovely, crisp natural acidity and a slightly oily texture from time spent on the lees in barrel.
Au Bon Climat is a Burgundy centric winery, meaning if the grapes aren’t grown in Burgundy, then Au Bon Climat doesn’t make that type of wine.
All the Pinot Gris and Pinot Blanc is harvested by hand, whole-cluster pressed and barrel-fermented in neutral French oak. Malolactic fermentation is allowed to complete.
Pairs well with buttery garlic steamed clams, grilled chicken skewers, crispy roast pig, or a classic spinach quiche.