2017 Aubert "Lauren Vineyard" Sonoma Coast Chardonnay

Bid on this 3-bottle lot of 2017 Aubert "Lauren Vineyard" Sonoma Coast Chardonnay (100RP, 98JS, 98VN, 94WS). Wine Advocate: "Mark Aubert notes that this is a complex vineyard. It is planted to four different clones: two Old Wente clones, Mount Eden and Corton Charlemagne. The 2017 Chardonnay Lauren Estate starts out with a quiet intensity of ripe pears, apricot tart and spiced apples notes, growing exponentially to reveal a whole spectrum of savory/earthy nuances: marzipan, cashews, yeast extract, oolong tea, chalk dust and nutmeg. Full-bodied, the palate truly lets off the flavor fireworks, giving up loads of citrus, stone fruit, pears and savory flavors plus a racy backbone, finishing very long and very moreish. (LPB)" (10/2019)