Aubert
CIX Sonoma Coast Chardonnay
Sonoma Coast, Sonoma County, California, USA
Quite intense and tangy with high toned pear notes and a bit of VA. Age hasn’t been kind to this and oxidation has kicked this off given the alcohol level.
Quite intense and tangy with high toned pear notes and a bit of VA. Age hasn’t been kind to this and oxidation has kicked this off given the alcohol level.
Oct 10th, 2024
Pair w/ the Little Gems, Herbs, Buttermilk, Crushed Croutons, Shaved Radish. @PlateandBottle
Pair w/ the Little Gems, Herbs, Buttermilk, Crushed Croutons, Shaved Radish. @PlateandBottle
May 28th, 2023
Really solid varietal character. Nicely done! The high alcohol (15%!!) does come with pronounced bitterness, though the sweetness from the well chosen oak does work to mask it a bit.
Really solid varietal character. Nicely done! The high alcohol (15%!!) does come with pronounced bitterness, though the sweetness from the well chosen oak does work to mask it a bit.
Jan 27th, 2021
Delicious. 15.0alc masked really well.
Delicious. 15.0alc masked really well.
Jan 18th, 2021
Not as good as the one I had the night before but still very enjoyable.
Not as good as the one I had the night before but still very enjoyable.
Nov 20th, 2020
Rich, voluptuous and powerhouse of aromas. Benefits from a decant if you can give it one...around 30-45mins at this stage. Light golden in the glass offering up notes of lemon cream, sea salt, honey roasted cashews, honeysuckle and baked lemon scone. It’s viscous on the palate cascading all over, and while big, there is a line of acidity that is picked up from entry and maintains all the way through the finish...not sure if I’d call it “mineral” like, but it helps give complexity and add balance. Honeyed clover, more sea salt, lemon meringue pie too. So lush with a lingering finish. Everything about this screams Aubert and even when young, these are just superb Cali Chards.
Rich, voluptuous and powerhouse of aromas. Benefits from a decant if you can give it one...around 30-45mins at this stage. Light golden in the glass offering up notes of lemon cream, sea salt, honey roasted cashews, honeysuckle and baked lemon scone. It’s viscous on the palate cascading all over, and while big, there is a line of acidity that is picked up from entry and maintains all the way through the finish...not sure if I’d call it “mineral” like, but it helps give complexity and add balance. Honeyed clover, more sea salt, lemon meringue pie too. So lush with a lingering finish. Everything about this screams Aubert and even when young, these are just superb Cali Chards.
Mar 17th, 2020
Very Peter Michael like. Is that just me? Love it!
Very Peter Michael like. Is that just me? Love it!
Dec 20th, 2019WNH event number 3...new world Pinot. Such a treat to experience the many different variations of Pinot!
To end the night, why not bring out an insane chard? Goodness. This is powerful and young. Lemon cream, toasted cashews, and meringue on the nose. The palate is rich and bold, with sharp acidity. Marzipan and nutmeg on the finish. Didn’t see who brought this, so let me know who brought this, guys!
WNH event number 3...new world Pinot. Such a treat to experience the many different variations of Pinot!
To end the night, why not bring out an insane chard? Goodness. This is powerful and young. Lemon cream, toasted cashews, and meringue on the nose. The palate is rich and bold, with sharp acidity. Marzipan and nutmeg on the finish. Didn’t see who brought this, so let me know who brought this, guys!
An ultra prestigious Chardonnay, outstanding intensity and complexity, big nose of whipped cream and pineapple, more ripe tropical fruits and a bit of citrus on the palate. Tremendous wine.
An ultra prestigious Chardonnay, outstanding intensity and complexity, big nose of whipped cream and pineapple, more ripe tropical fruits and a bit of citrus on the palate. Tremendous wine.
Jun 2nd, 2018
No formal notes taken. Another beauty though, needed more air than it got but was still a joy to try.
No formal notes taken. Another beauty though, needed more air than it got but was still a joy to try.
Oct 15th, 2017