Aubert
CIX Sonoma Coast Chardonnay
Sonoma Coast, Sonoma County, California, USA
Rich, voluptuous and powerhouse of aromas. Benefits from a decant if you can give it one...around 30-45mins at this stage. Light golden in the glass offering up notes of lemon cream, sea salt, honey roasted cashews, honeysuckle and baked lemon scone. It’s viscous on the palate cascading all over, and while big, there is a line of acidity that is picked up from entry and maintains all the way through the finish...not sure if I’d call it “mineral” like, but it helps give complexity and add balance. Honeyed clover, more sea salt, lemon meringue pie too. So lush with a lingering finish. Everything about this screams Aubert and even when young, these are just superb Cali Chards.
Rich, voluptuous and powerhouse of aromas. Benefits from a decant if you can give it one...around 30-45mins at this stage. Light golden in the glass offering up notes of lemon cream, sea salt, honey roasted cashews, honeysuckle and baked lemon scone. It’s viscous on the palate cascading all over, and while big, there is a line of acidity that is picked up from entry and maintains all the way through the finish...not sure if I’d call it “mineral” like, but it helps give complexity and add balance. Honeyed clover, more sea salt, lemon meringue pie too. So lush with a lingering finish. Everything about this screams Aubert and even when young, these are just superb Cali Chards.
1 person found it helpfulMar 17th, 2020
I agree with Shay’s review. Lemon curds, baked peaches, honeysuckle, butter, caramel, and fresh grass. Sweet and powerful, more so, I think, than most Auberts. I am still partial to Aubert’s Lauren and UV-SL, but this is delicious.
I agree with Shay’s review. Lemon curds, baked peaches, honeysuckle, butter, caramel, and fresh grass. Sweet and powerful, more so, I think, than most Auberts. I am still partial to Aubert’s Lauren and UV-SL, but this is delicious.
Jan 28th, 2025
1/2 hour decant. A majestic medium hazy gold color. On the nose: lemon, butterscotch, white peach, oyster shells. Taste: creamy, smooth, rich wine with layered flavors of lemon, apricot, slight pineapple, white pepper, and a metallic minerally lime dry finish. YUM!
1/2 hour decant. A majestic medium hazy gold color. On the nose: lemon, butterscotch, white peach, oyster shells. Taste: creamy, smooth, rich wine with layered flavors of lemon, apricot, slight pineapple, white pepper, and a metallic minerally lime dry finish. YUM!
Aug 11th, 2022
Grilled crab legs + Aubert, a perfect pairing. This bottle is ready to go. Lemon curd with slight verve; sea breeze; almonds; triple cream Brie; creamy.
Grilled crab legs + Aubert, a perfect pairing. This bottle is ready to go. Lemon curd with slight verve; sea breeze; almonds; triple cream Brie; creamy.
May 16th, 2021What does one say about Aubert. If you love it, you love it. And I do. Still ranks as one of the best Chardonnay labels in California and much cheaper than its peers.
What does one say about Aubert. If you love it, you love it. And I do. Still ranks as one of the best Chardonnay labels in California and much cheaper than its peers.
Sep 8th, 2020
Again, from a few days ago. It’s real, and it’s spectacular.
Again, from a few days ago. It’s real, and it’s spectacular.
May 20th, 2020
Bright youthful fruit. I wish I could try this again in 5 yrs
Bright youthful fruit. I wish I could try this again in 5 yrs
Aug 6th, 2019
Cabernet night with the guys. Started with a few whites.
This is a baby and opened too young IMO. This will Garner a higher rating in a couple of years.
Cabernet night with the guys. Started with a few whites.
This is a baby and opened too young IMO. This will Garner a higher rating in a couple of years.
Popped this open while unpacking the new shipments. Hard to imagine this being any better - most enjoyable!
Popped this open while unpacking the new shipments. Hard to imagine this being any better - most enjoyable!
Dec 15th, 2018