Aubert
Ritchie Vineyard Chardonnay
Sonoma Coast, Sonoma County, California, USA
Big and powerful. A lot of mid palate depth, leaning tropical in fruit tones.
Big and powerful. A lot of mid palate depth, leaning tropical in fruit tones.
Jun 29th, 2020
Wednesday Wine Committee hosted by Dan. 1 sparkler, 3 whites, 4 reds and 1 dessert wine. Tasted blind as usual.
I guessed the producer was Aubert based on the power but also based on the signature sweet lemon cream notes. It didn’t have the Ritchie “nuttiness” I traditionally get, but it evolved more in the glass. More elegant than other Aubert chards and certainly less acidity. Lemon confit, marzipan, caramel apple.
Wednesday Wine Committee hosted by Dan. 1 sparkler, 3 whites, 4 reds and 1 dessert wine. Tasted blind as usual.
I guessed the producer was Aubert based on the power but also based on the signature sweet lemon cream notes. It didn’t have the Ritchie “nuttiness” I traditionally get, but it evolved more in the glass. More elegant than other Aubert chards and certainly less acidity. Lemon confit, marzipan, caramel apple.
Weston hosted Friday group today and was it definitely a can’t miss tasting. Wow! Absolutely knocked it out of the park with heavy hitter after heavy hitter. Similar to Wednesday group, all wines are tasted blind.
I really enjoy Ritchie chards, and was actually able to blindly guess this was from Ritchie vineyard. I always get a nuttiness and waxy finish from this vineyard. Happens every time. Bigger texture. You aren’t mistaking this for anything other than Cali chard, and it will almost always be from a top producer.
Weston hosted Friday group today and was it definitely a can’t miss tasting. Wow! Absolutely knocked it out of the park with heavy hitter after heavy hitter. Similar to Wednesday group, all wines are tasted blind.
I really enjoy Ritchie chards, and was actually able to blindly guess this was from Ritchie vineyard. I always get a nuttiness and waxy finish from this vineyard. Happens every time. Bigger texture. You aren’t mistaking this for anything other than Cali chard, and it will almost always be from a top producer.
A very big wine that was more pleasant over time. The time allowed the wood notes to back off.
A very big wine that was more pleasant over time. The time allowed the wood notes to back off.
1 person found it helpfulJun 17th, 2016Worthy of the hype. Fantastic wine. Excellent balance and integration.
Worthy of the hype. Fantastic wine. Excellent balance and integration.
May 22nd, 2017Highly unusual and intriguing. Flinty, lemon lime aromas, rich mouth feel, well balanced. Beautiful wine.
Highly unusual and intriguing. Flinty, lemon lime aromas, rich mouth feel, well balanced. Beautiful wine.
Oct 3rd, 2016
14' Aubert Ritchie. I want to thank my very good friends Barry & Amy for opening this Mag!
14' Aubert Ritchie. I want to thank my very good friends Barry & Amy for opening this Mag!
Jul 30th, 2016Citrus nose with a distinct flintiness, very unique yet intriguing aroma. Palate richness is second to none. Wow.
Citrus nose with a distinct flintiness, very unique yet intriguing aroma. Palate richness is second to none. Wow.
Mar 3rd, 2016
Drinking beautifully. Big, plush wine full of tropical and orchard fruits.
Drinking beautifully. Big, plush wine full of tropical and orchard fruits.
Nov 28th, 2020Full throttled Chardonnay from Aubert. Orchard fruits and very aromatic. Drinking well now...no reason to wait.
Full throttled Chardonnay from Aubert. Orchard fruits and very aromatic. Drinking well now...no reason to wait.
Jan 5th, 2020