Aubert - Lauren Vineyard Sonoma Coast Chardonnay 2021 (750ml)
Price: $299.99
Producer | Aubert |
Country | United States |
Region | California |
Subregion | Sonoma Coast |
Varietal | Chardonnay |
Vintage | 2021 |
Sku | 6175 |
Comprised of four distinct Chardonnay clones, this wine is a hypothetical blend of Sonoma Coast with White Burgundy. Fabulously concentrated and layered with density and extract, the aromatics and mouth feel are profound.
Aubert Description
The 2021 Lauren is the highest expression of what is possible with heritage clones, site specificity, and vine age. The wine is beguiling in its complexity, unfurling in a wave of seductive aromas and textures. Concentrated lime and apricot oils bound from the glass alongside ripe heirloom apple and a complex mix of jasmine and lily florals. Lemongrass and cling peach continue to build across the palate to a harmonious crescendo. The wine is both rich and finessed, with palpable energy that radiates through its tightly woven structure. The wine will remain youthful and exuberant for many years to come and will age with finesse and stature well beyond 10 years. The wine is slightly hazy showing our commitment to minimal intervention winemaking.
Vinous: 98 Points
The 2021 Chardonnay Lauren is a rich, phenolic wine, packed with fruit and structure. Orchard fruit, chamomile, dried flowers, mint, sage, and dried pear build into the rich, palate-straining finish. The Lauren has a textural intensity tha tmakes it feel almost like a red wine. Historically, the Lauren has been one of the best agers here.
James Suckling: 98 Points
Salty, lemon rind, lemon curd, stone, and blackboard chalk. Full-bodied. Tight, layered and really fine. Extremely long and compressed. Wonderful sophistication. Drink or hold.