suave aromas of browned butter, preserved lemons and seared nectarine surround alkalinity on this purely-for-the-love side project of jim clendenen. the edges of the palate are lush and rich with vanilla cream, roasted nuts and butter, but the center holds laser-tight to singed lemon acidity before a finish that shows some marshmallow and nutmeg spice. the wine seems to be peaking now.
Le Bon Climat