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Score 94/100 · Drink 2023-2028, Antonio Galloni, Vinous, Sep 2023

The 2018 Chardonnay Sanford & Benedict 33rd Vintage Celebration spent two years in 350-liter barrels. The added time in barrel yields a Chardonnay with notable textural voluptuousness. Lemon confit, marzipan, dried flowers and chamomile are all amplified in this decidedly potent, dense Chardonnay.

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93
93/100

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92
92/100

Jeb Dunnuck

94
94/100

Antonio Galloni, Vinous

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94 points
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
Score 94/100 · Drink 2022-2030, Antonio Galloni, Vinous, Oct 2021

The 2018 Chardonnay Sanford & Benedict Vineyard Santa Barbara Historic Vineyards Collection is creamy and ample, with pretty floral notes that lend complexity. This is one of the richer, creamier wines readers will find from this part of the old-vine section of Sanford & Benedict. A few hours of aeration brings out gorgeous textural richness to play off the wine's natural brilliance.

92 points
Jeb Dunnuck
Score 92/100 · Drink 2022-2032, Jeb Dunnuck, Aug 2021

Spiced orchard fruits, salted citrus, brioche, and toasty oak as well as hints of nuttiness all emerge from the 2018 Chardonnay Sanford & Benedict Vineyard. Medium-bodied, it has bright acidity and a clean, vibrant, pure style that's going to gain richness and depth with a year or two of bottle age and keep for a decade.

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Au Bon Climat
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Chardonnay

Colour

White

Taste

Dry

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