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JAMES SUCKLING 99 points / Ripe-peach, chalk, smoked-almond, matchstick and phenolic aromas. Floral notes, too. It’s full-bodied, creamy and oily. So balanced and restrained, yet dense and impressive. Minerally. Give this time. Try after 2022, but already fantastic
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Located in Napa Valley and Sonoma in California, Aubert makes highly rated Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, including Aubert Chardonnay CIX Estate Vineyard and Aubert Pinot Noir UV Vineyard. Aubert is considered a true master of the Chardonnay varietal, as evidenced by its multiple 100-point Chardonnay vintages, such as 2017 Lauren Estate Sonoma Coast Chardonnay and 2015 CIX Chardonnay. Aubert Pinot Noir also consistently receives high rankings. Aub...
Vintage 2018
Seamless season of heavenly hangtime and phenomenal phenolic development
February saw abundant rains, followed by lots of filtered light in spring and early summer. Both bud break and flowering occurred a bit late, but under ideal weather conditions, creating plentiful and even fruit set. Summer brought generous sun during the day and cooler marine influences, virtually uninterrupted by major heat spikes. The relatively mild summer followed...