2018 Aubert UV-SL Vineyard Chardonnay
Producer: Aubert Wines
Region: Sonoma Coast, CA
Country: USA
Grapes: 100% Pinot Noir
Vintage: 2018
ABV: 13.5%
Vivino: 4.6
Drink By: 2029
Occasional Wine Note: Aubert Pinot Noirs really embody that Burgundian style of wine. Full bodied, earthy, complex, balanced acidity, with fantastic red fruits on the nose and palate. This one is just about as good as Aubert's flagship CIX Vineyard Pinot. It will be tough for you to go back to those light, bright California-style Pinots after this one.
Wine Advocate
Critic Score: 98
The 2018 Chardonnay UV-SL springs from the glass with wonderfully intense notes of candied orange peel, pink grapefruit and white peaches with suggestions of crème caramel and spice cake plus compelling sparks of yuzu zest and wet pebbles. The full-bodied palate is remarkably elegant with a gorgeous satiny texture and fantastic tension delivering a very long, energetic finish.
James Suckling
Critic Score: 97
Intense aromas of lemon curd, lime zest, white peach, butterscotch and flint. It’s full-bodied and creamy, compact and phenolic. So focused. Crushed flint on a long, mineral and smoky finish.