Shay A
Aubert’s Lauren Chardonnay is my favorite out of the entire lineup. I’ve had many different vintages as far back as ‘09 and all have been incredible. Tonight, this showed more savory/herbal notes and less fruit than I expected. Blind, I would have called this Aubert’s Ritchie due to the waxy, nutty characteristics I associate with that vineyard. Lots of cashew, almond and butterscotch. The fruit was very deep, almost reductive? Grilled pear and grilled over-ripened lemon. Creamy texture with a very complex structure. Always kind of you to share these wines, @Dan Fitzgerald
Aubert’s Lauren Chardonnay is my favorite out of the entire lineup. I’ve had many different vintages as far back as ‘09 and all have been incredible. Tonight, this showed more savory/herbal notes and less fruit than I expected. Blind, I would have called this Aubert’s Ritchie due to the waxy, nutty characteristics I associate with that vineyard. Lots of cashew, almond and butterscotch. The fruit was very deep, almost reductive? Grilled pear and grilled over-ripened lemon. Creamy texture with a very complex structure. Always kind of you to share these wines, @Dan Fitzgerald
9.4Ron R
Closest US juice to a French exemplar (produced by a Frenchman). Stunning at 60F.
Closest US juice to a French exemplar (produced by a Frenchman). Stunning at 60F.
9.5David L
13’ Aubert Lauren. Without a doubt one of the best 2013’s California Chardonnay’s. Okay top 10!?!? Rich & graceful. Simply put “Mark Aubert “. Pear, apricot, almonds, hazelnut. Oak has integrated so nicely.
13’ Aubert Lauren. Without a doubt one of the best 2013’s California Chardonnay’s. Okay top 10!?!? Rich & graceful. Simply put “Mark Aubert “. Pear, apricot, almonds, hazelnut. Oak has integrated so nicely.
9.6Ki Punwar
Owner, California Wine Republic
Lush and intense. Lots of oak but improved with air
Lush and intense. Lots of oak but improved with air
9.5Jason Chang
Proprietor NINE SUNS Winery, HOUYI Vineyard
Sibling meal
Sibling meal
9.4David L
13' Aubert Lauren Chardonnay. Poured a little bit in my glass… needs a short decanting. What's not to love!
13' Aubert Lauren Chardonnay. Poured a little bit in my glass… needs a short decanting. What's not to love!
9.4David L
13 Aubert Lauren is very close to a perfect chard. Decant an hour! The balance & weight of this...
13 Aubert Lauren is very close to a perfect chard. Decant an hour! The balance & weight of this...
9.6John Malcolm
Delicious. Cashew, pear, apricot, and honey. A rich, seductive wine with a long finish.
Delicious. Cashew, pear, apricot, and honey. A rich, seductive wine with a long finish.
9.6John Malcolm
Outstanding. Nectarine and honeydew. Rich and elegant with a long, satisfying finish
Outstanding. Nectarine and honeydew. Rich and elegant with a long, satisfying finish
9.7Bob Boyle
Nose of toast & minerals, body a little shirt with a slight bitterness in the finish. May have held on to this too long
Nose of toast & minerals, body a little shirt with a slight bitterness in the finish. May have held on to this too long
8.9Location
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