Aubert - Chardonnay CIX Vineyard 2017

THE WINE ADVOCATE: "Planted in 2008 to Montrachet clone, the 2017 Chardonnay CIX Estate is so delightfully savory, you could make a whole meal of it! It opens with bags of praline, pain grille, allspice and dill seed notions over a core of baked apples, pear tart, aniseed and lime leaves plus a touch of sea spray. Full-bodied, the palate has fantastic texture with a little chewy grip countering the slight oiliness and supporting the savory layers beautifully, finishing long and refreshing. Man, I just personally love the style of this wine!"

JAMES SUCKLING: "Layered and characterful. Phenolic and structured. Full body. Tight and beautiful. Even chewy with sliced peach pie, lemon rind and apples. White truffle. Tangy and vivid. Drink or hold."

WINE SPECTATOR: "Suave and rich-tasting, with concentrated flavors of dried pear, baked apple and melon that offer a lilting creaminess. Plush and well-spiced on the unctuous finish. Drink now through 2024. 889 cases made. — KM"