2022 - Au Bon Climat, Hildegard

The 2022 White Hildegard Estate is superb. This blend of Pinot Gris, Pinot Blanc and Aligoté fared exceptionally well in this vintage. Orchard fruit, citrus peel, white pepper and slate lend notable cut. This vibrant, steely white marries freshness and textural resonance. It's one of the top wines here in 2022.

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.