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Aubert Lauren Vineyard Chardonnay 2016
100 points - limited Limited new release from cult Chardonnay producer Mark Aubert. 100 Points Robert Parker: "The 2016 Chardonnay Lauren Estate delivers incredibly intense grapefruit essence, lemon peel and green apple notes with touches of nutmeg, fresh ginger, lightly browned toast, marzipan and smoky meat. The palate is built like a brick house with a solid line of refreshing acid framing the complex citrus and spice layers, finishing long and savory." ...Mark Aubert continues to set the bar incredibly high for the world-class quality of his Burgundian-styled, remarkable Chardonnays, which come from relatively cool sites spread from Rutherford in Napa Valley to the far reaches of the Sonoma Coast. As I indicated last year, Aubert is at the top of his game, and it is hard to believe any Chardonnay winemaker in the world is turning out a half-dozen Chardonnays at this qualitative level year in and year out. He has had an incredible run of great success, after being mentored by none other than the reclusive and supremely talented Helen Turley when he took over the winemaking job at Peter Michael, then proceeded on to impressive sojourns at Colgin Estate as well as Tom Futo’s winery in Oakville."
Ratings on Delectable
David L 
16’ Lauren- Still needs a short decanting. Crazy good.
16’ Lauren- Still needs a short decanting. Crazy good.
9.6David L
Needs a 30/45 minute decanting.
Needs a 30/45 minute decanting.
9.5
Bill Bender
Showing very well and put on weight and some alcohol blew off on day 2. Creamy rich yellow pear, honeyed overtones and nice oak treatment. 2-3 for optimum drinking.
Showing very well and put on weight and some alcohol blew off on day 2. Creamy rich yellow pear, honeyed overtones and nice oak treatment. 2-3 for optimum drinking.
9.4
Greg Gregory
Wow. Still a baby but wow!
Wow. Still a baby but wow!
9.6
Shay A
This was my wife’s pick for Mother’s Day yesterday. Consistently my favorite chardonnay out of Aubert’s lineup, this was utterly jaw dropping. This is one of the best white wines I’ve ever had (and is up there with a handful of SQN whites and older Marcassin Chardonnay). Every time I got a new glass, I meant to write a note, and every time I forgot because I couldn’t get over how good this was. It was a touch reductive at first pour, but it yielded to a dizzying array of marzipan, nutmeg, orange blossom, lemon cream and caramel dipped golden delicious apple. On the palate, it continuously evolved revealing powdered sugar coated guava, frosted mango, sea salt and honey roasted nuts. It was both delicate and elegant while also powerful and commanding. The finish lingered for what seemed at least a minute. I still can’t get over how concentrated the fruit was alongside such acidity and structure. Sporting all of these characteristics right now is just a true and complex treat.
This was my wife’s pick for Mother’s Day yesterday. Consistently my favorite chardonnay out of Aubert’s lineup, this was utterly jaw dropping. This is one of the best white wines I’ve ever had (and is up there with a handful of SQN whites and older Marcassin Chardonnay). Every time I got a new glass, I meant to write a note, and every time I forgot because I couldn’t get over how good this was. It was a touch reductive at first pour, but it yielded to a dizzying array of marzipan, nutmeg, orange blossom, lemon cream and caramel dipped golden delicious apple. On the palate, it continuously evolved revealing powdered sugar coated guava, frosted mango, sea salt and honey roasted nuts. It was both delicate and elegant while also powerful and commanding. The finish lingered for what seemed at least a minute. I still can’t get over how concentrated the fruit was alongside such acidity and structure. Sporting all of these characteristics right now is just a true and complex treat.
9.7
Dawn E.
I am going to savor this! Let's just say it good...very good!
I am going to savor this! Let's just say it good...very good!
9.1
Tom Garland
Pop and pour. A majestic light gold color. On the nose: beautiful aromatics of pineapple, tangerine, floral, minerals, lemon zest. Taste: Nice! A rich, creamy, slightly chalky full body wine with pear, lemon rind, peach, apple, minerals, and a spiced grapefruit long finish. What a treat to drink, but no hurry!
Pop and pour. A majestic light gold color. On the nose: beautiful aromatics of pineapple, tangerine, floral, minerals, lemon zest. Taste: Nice! A rich, creamy, slightly chalky full body wine with pear, lemon rind, peach, apple, minerals, and a spiced grapefruit long finish. What a treat to drink, but no hurry!
9.5
Jim McCusker
The 2016 Lauren has really evolved since I had it last a couple of years ago. A lot of the bright lemon peel and white flower aromatics have given way to more complex, more subtle earthy components, highlighted by aromas of what I can only describe as a subtle yeast-like aroma - toasted bread. Expansive on the palate, full bodied, with a 45-second finish. Tastes more like a Batard-Montrachet than a Sonoma chard. Should be cool to see where this goes as it contiues to evolve in the glass. Awesome.
The 2016 Lauren has really evolved since I had it last a couple of years ago. A lot of the bright lemon peel and white flower aromatics have given way to more complex, more subtle earthy components, highlighted by aromas of what I can only describe as a subtle yeast-like aroma - toasted bread. Expansive on the palate, full bodied, with a 45-second finish. Tastes more like a Batard-Montrachet than a Sonoma chard. Should be cool to see where this goes as it contiues to evolve in the glass. Awesome.
9.7
Michael Patrone
Buttery
Buttery
9.5
Bryan Kesting
A little tight at opening but it really blossomed with a little time. Really good.
A little tight at opening but it really blossomed with a little time. Really good.
9.5
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