The 2009 Chardonnay Nuits-Blanches is a pretty, delicate wine laced with good intensity and fine overall balance. The clean finish offers plenty of length and crispness. The Nuits-Blanches was made from Bien Nacido fruit. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2015. Tel. (805) 937-9801; www.aubonclimat.com

The 2008 Chardonnay Nuits-Blanches is a gorgeous, textured Chardonnay laced with ripe varietal fruit, minerals and French oak. The wine was fermented in barrel and aged for 12 months on its lees in 100% new oak, yet retains striking freshness. The finish is quite beautiful and sculpted. The Nuits-Blanches is made from vineyards in Bien Nacido and Le Bon Climat. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2018. Jim Clendenen is one of the pioneers of the Central Coast. At their best, his wines capture striking expressions of some of the region’s top sites deeply influenced by a huge passion and admiration for the great wines of Burgundy.Tel. (805) 937-9801; www.aubonclimat.com

The 1999 Chardonnay Nuits Blanches Reflect exhibits aromas of ripe pears, citrus, and honeysuckle along with aggressive acidity, medium body, sweet fruit, and a long finish. Because of the high acidity, everything remains compressed, but there is good size and power (14.5% alcohol). It requires another 1-2 years of cellaring, and will last for 7-9 years. Tel. (805) 937-9801