2020 Aubert "CIX" Sonoma Coast Chardonnay
97RP
96WS
94JS
92VN
$139.99
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97
Wine Advocate
Reviewed December 2022Another terrific year for this bottling, the 2020 Chardonnay CIX Estate—from Montrachet-selection budwood on vines planted in 2008, and matured in 75% new French oak—is lightly toasty, then tropical, with yellow peach, possibly even mango notes, balanced by bright, lime-like acids. It's full-bodied, creamy and rich, yet not heavy at all, with great energy and lift on the finish. (JC)
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Professional Reviews
96
Wine Spectator
Complex, detailed and layered, with terrific intensity to the pineapple, mango and peach flavors, which are joined by details of salted butterscotch, dried fennel, star anise, mineral and honeycomb. Packs plenty of juiciness on the long, expressive finish that just goes on and on. *Highly Recommended* (MW)
94
James Suckling
A tight and fresh white with sliced pear and apple. Light cream and cooked apple. Medium body. Crisp acidity and a subtle finish. (JS)
92
Vinous
The 2020 Chardonnay CIX Estate is creamy, supple and expressive out of the gate. Orchard fruit, white pepper, mint and crushed rocks all run through the CIX. There's good depth and creaminess through to the finish, which does attenuate a bit. (AG)
Details
| Origin | Sonoma County, California, United States |
|---|---|
| Type/Varietal | Chardonnay |
| SKU | 1598284 |