Expect concentrated lemon curd, ripe pineapple, white peach, baking spice, vanilla, and refined oak with full body, lush creamy texture, and bright acidity. Aubert's house style is opulent yet structured. The 2022 California vintage was warm.
- Varietal
- Chardonnay
- Region
- USA / California / Sonoma County / Sonoma Coast
- Body
- Full
- Style
- dry white, opulent, oak-aged, age-worthy, cult-status
The producer
Aubert Wines was founded in 1999 by Mark Aubert, formerly of Peter Michael. The estate is among California's most acclaimed Chardonnay producers, sourcing from elite Sonoma Coast and Carneros vineyards. Tightly allocated through a mailing list and rarely seen in retail.
What critics say
Aubert Chardonnays consistently receive scores in the high-90s and occasional 100-point scores from major critics including Robert Parker / Wine Advocate. Widely cited among California's top Chardonnay producers.
Pairing
Grilled lobster with butter, butter-poached chicken, creamy mushroom risotto