Aubert
CIX Sonoma Coast Chardonnay
Sonoma Coast, Sonoma County, California, USA
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
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
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
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.
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
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, 2016Already 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
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
Fabulous bouquet. A powerful (and outstanding) wine. Lots of guava, apricot, and honeysuckle with a bit of lemon to add just the right amount of tartness.
Fabulous bouquet. A powerful (and outstanding) wine. Lots of guava, apricot, and honeysuckle with a bit of lemon to add just the right amount of tartness.
Jan 11th, 2023I just said to Babbalooey. Hey hopefully 2021 is a better year for all. That's his are you effing kidding me face. Anyway this Chard really delicious. Rich in oak, citrus, pear and apple. But truthfully this will be better 5 to 10 years from now.
I just said to Babbalooey. Hey hopefully 2021 is a better year for all. That's his are you effing kidding me face. Anyway this Chard really delicious. Rich in oak, citrus, pear and apple. But truthfully this will be better 5 to 10 years from now.
Jan 1st, 2021