Palate: Flavours of rhubarb
This wine finishes smoothly with soft tannins and fresh acidity
100% de-stemmed to closed fermenters
and raspberry compote before moving into a savoury core of dried herbs
Racy acidity and silky texture from limestone soils
Au Bon Climat Santa Barbara County Chardonnay Domaine Francois Chidaine Palate: Flavours of rhubarbThe palate is bright, balanced, and quietly creamy, opening with lemon zest, white peach, and green apple lifted by fresh, mediumplus acidity that gives the wine its signature ABC tension. Texture is silky with gentle creaminess, showing restrained oak that adds shape without heaviness. The midpalate brings grapefruit pith, almond, light brioche, and a subtle flintysmoky note, adding savoury depth beneath the citrusstone fruit. The finish is clean,