Articles and Reviews

This is a tremendous set of 2021s from Mark Aubert. The Chardonnays, which I tasted from tank prior to bottling, are marvelously precise and nuanced. Every wine is so well-defined. The Pinots might be even more impressive. As has been …

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Insider Weekly Hot Wines: These are the most exciting discoveries from our editors’ most recent tastings, published exclusively in Wine Spectator Insider. They are high-scoring wines from around the world that may be difficult to find, but are worth seeking …

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Insider Weekly: Mark Aubert’s World-Class California Chardonnays Mark Aubert’s mission is to craft California Chardonnays that rival the world’s greatest wines. Mission accomplished. Aubert built his reputation through meticulous vineyard work, low yields and an obsessive focus on quality. His …

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Aubert fans have a lot to look forward to in these upcoming releases. The 2023 Chardonnays capture all the energy and vibrancy of this cool, late-ripening year. The Pinots, bottled this summer, are all impressive. They were done with fully …

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Insider Weekly: California Chardonnay 2022 Aubert Chardonnay CIX Estate Vineyard Sonoma Coast Score: 96 Plush, elegant and generous, with peach, dried apricot and mango puree flavors that have an appealingly fleshy density, showing a touch of lemon drop candy, plus …

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California Pinot Noir Aubert’s Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast UV-SL Vineyard 2022 is one of the vintage’s highest scorers. The wine displays both richness and tension—not an easy feat in this generally softer, more forward-style vintage—that help to set it apart …

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California Chardonnay The Golden State’s signature white (Chardonnay) delivers high quality… This popular white has become one of the most dynamic wines in the state.—MaryAnn Worobiec 2021 Aubert Chardonnay CIX Estate Vineyard Sonoma Coast Score: 95 Toasted wild fennel, lemon …

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Reviews of the current Aubert releases by Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate, including the perfect-scoring 2021 Lauren Estate Chardonnay. 2022 Chardonnay CIX Estate Vineyard Sonoma Coast Score: 97 Points Hints of crushed stone accent ripe, lush notes of white peaches and …

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The recent releases of Aubert, including the perfect-scoring Eastside 2022. 2022 Chardonnay CIX Estate Sonoma Coast Score: 95 Points Aromas of candied lemons, apples, crushed stone and hints of lemon leaves follow through to a full body of pretty fruit …

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Mark Aubert showed me a set of stunning 2011 Chardonnays during our most recent tasting, all from magnum. Over the years, I have learned that the Aubert Chardonnays start to show their best with at least a few years in …

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