The 1991 Pinot Noir-La Bauge au-Dessus-Bien Nacido exhibits a dark, plummy color, a rich, fragrant, smoky, raspberry-scented nose, voluptuous richness, medium to full body, soft tannins, and a spicy, luscious finish. Drink it over the next 5-6 years.
The fast-talking, super-enthusiastic Jim Clendenen is fashioning some of the most dazzling wines in California. The upcoming and current releases of Pinot Noir from Au Bon Climat are equally stunning in terms of their complexity and richness.