Aubert

CIX Sonoma Coast Chardonnay

9.536 ratings
9.46 pro ratings
Sonoma Coast, Sonoma County, California, USA
Chardonnay
Duck, Shellfish, Goose, Mushrooms, Manchego & Parmesan, Game, Pork, Squash & Root Vegetables, Chicken, Turkey, Cheddar & Gruyere, Meaty & Oily Fish, White Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Cream Sauces
Top Notes For
David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.3

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
Shay A
9.5

My. Goodness. The nose on this may be one of the best Cali chards I’ve come across...rivals Aubert’s Lauren. Sweet mint, burnt lemon meringue and guava. Intoxicating. Glycerin like on the palate...front and mid-palate have Aubert’s signature lemon cream note. Lengthy finish highlighted by a cobbler like note. Fantastic!

My. Goodness. The nose on this may be one of the best Cali chards I’ve come across...rivals Aubert’s Lauren. Sweet mint, burnt lemon meringue and guava. Intoxicating. Glycerin like on the palate...front and mid-palate have Aubert’s signature lemon cream note. Lengthy finish highlighted by a cobbler like note. Fantastic!

2 people found it helpfulJul 6th, 2018
Eric L.

Wow, one of the very best Chardonnays I’ve had in quite some time. Absolutely delicious. Layers of lemon, tropical fruit, marshmallow, and pie crust.

Wow, one of the very best Chardonnays I’ve had in quite some time. Absolutely delicious. Layers of lemon, tropical fruit, marshmallow, and pie crust.

2 people found it helpfulJun 29th, 2018
Ron R
9.4

This is pure class in a glass.
Resembles a Sauternes on the nose, with rich notes of apricot, pineapple and brioche. Palate has weight and density. More exotic white fruits present, along with white flowers, citrus notes and pears. Finishes with a soft, round sweetness. Always a stunning example of chard from Aubert.

This is pure class in a glass.
Resembles a Sauternes on the nose, with rich notes of apricot, pineapple and brioche. Palate has weight and density. More exotic white fruits present, along with white flowers, citrus notes and pears. Finishes with a soft, round sweetness. Always a stunning example of chard from Aubert.

1 person found it helpfulJan 27th, 2019
Bill Bender

I'm a big fan of the Aubert chards but I do sense some stylistic changes the last couple vintages....I get more acid, fat and sweetness and less clean fruit than in the past and I've been buying since '07 so I feel qualified to render an opinion on the difference. These characteristics wane a bit a day after opening so I suggest a decant if you are opening now....but I would hold. Still an excellent Chardonnay but not the extraordinary wine I've come to expect.

I'm a big fan of the Aubert chards but I do sense some stylistic changes the last couple vintages....I get more acid, fat and sweetness and less clean fruit than in the past and I've been buying since '07 so I feel qualified to render an opinion on the difference. These characteristics wane a bit a day after opening so I suggest a decant if you are opening now....but I would hold. Still an excellent Chardonnay but not the extraordinary wine I've come to expect.

Jan 13th, 2017
Charlie Beatty

Buyer wineworksonline.com

9.9

Awesome 2014 CIX Chard from Aubert! Creamy with loads of orange marmalade, and stone fruit. Great texture and Mouthfeel. Aubert does it again. Il Villagios Restaurant on Fathers Day with the family. CB a 99+

Awesome 2014 CIX Chard from Aubert! Creamy with loads of orange marmalade, and stone fruit. Great texture and Mouthfeel. Aubert does it again. Il Villagios Restaurant on Fathers Day with the family. CB a 99+

Jun 19th, 2016
Ron R

Already past it’s prime. We’ve had too many aged Aubert’s present like this. Extremely disappointing.

Already past it’s prime. We’ve had too many aged Aubert’s present like this. Extremely disappointing.

Jun 19th, 2022
Jody Scharf

full bodied, jammy, Aubert Chard, delicious.

full bodied, jammy, Aubert Chard, delicious.

Aug 22nd, 2024
John Malcolm

Outstanding! Buttery, oak, vanilla, pineapple honeydew, pear, and lemon. Such a beautiful wine.

Outstanding! Buttery, oak, vanilla, pineapple honeydew, pear, and lemon. Such a beautiful wine.

Aug 8th, 2024
Jody Scharf

Aubert holds up so well... dry, I taste pear dominant, with light citrus.. smoky nose.. full alcohol..

Aubert holds up so well... dry, I taste pear dominant, with light citrus.. smoky nose.. full alcohol..

Feb 1st, 2024