Au Bon Climat Hildegard Estate White Blend 2022 Wine (75cl)

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Intricate aromas of floral jasmine and cherry blossom harmoniously intertwined with a comforting palate of warm nutmeg and lemon cream. Upon aeration, hints of citron and kumquat emerge, adding depth to the experience. The palate reveals creamy layers of pie crust and macadamia nut, perfectly balanced by the wine's tight acidity and minerality.Blend: 50% Pinot Gris, 45% Pinot Blanc, 5% Aligoté Smelling like a terrific white Burgundy, the 2022 Hildegard is based on 50% Pinot Gris, 45% Pinot Blanc, and 5% Aligoté aged 16 months in new French oak. Ripe stone fruits, brioche, toasted almond, and some sappy herb notes all define the aromatics, and it hits the palate with medium-bodied richness, a focused, concentrated mouthfeel, nicely integrated acidity, and a great finish. It's a serious white that deserves a classy meal. I'd drink bottles over the coming 4-5 years, but certainly wouldn't be surprised to see it have an interesting evolution beyond that as well. Mineral, with a quiet floral lift alongside the warmth of new French oak. Punchy acidity maintains a lively yet textural palate, where hazelnuts anchor apricots, hard pears, lemons and limes. Always a singular highlight in the Au Bon Climat portfolio, the 2022 Hildegard recreates the 19th-century layout of Corton-Charlemagne, blending Pinot Gris and Pinot Blanc (from Bien Nacido) with Aligoté (from Le Bon Climat). Its maturation in 100% new barrels provides a rich, toasty opulence that remains impressively classy and composed, layered with vanilla pod, toasted hazelnut and flinty flourishes. The palate unfolds as expected with a glossy, full-bodied and decadent profile, energized by a lively backbone of minerality that offers drive and persistence.