2009 Aubert Chardonnay Reuling Vineyard
Wine Spectator | Rating: 95
Firm, tight and concentrated, with a beam of ripe pear, anise, honeydew melon, brioche and nutmeg flavors. Firms nicely, unfolding with layers of complexity.Drink Dates: 2011-2018Author: James LaubeWine Advocate | Rating: 94
The 2009 Chardonnay Reuling Vineyard is the biggest and richest of these 2009 Chardonnays. Pastry crust, spices, tangerine and dried apricot are all woven together beautifully in this large-scaled, expressive Chardonnay. Aubert used 100% new barrels here, which comes through ever so slightly in the texture of the fruit. An exuberant, explosive finish rounds things out in style.Drink Dates: 2012-2017Author: Antonio Galloni
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Hard to beat.Author: JohnnymdSelf | Rating: 97
Toasted caramel, grapefruit, marshmellow, crushed rock, and a hint of tropical fruits all combine to make this a powerhouse chard!Author: Maxcontinuous
Aubert also makes several Pinot Noirs sourced from the Sonoma Coast as well as a "right-bank" Bordeaux style blend from Napa's Howell Mountain.
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Collector Data For This Wine
- 298 bottles owned
- 124 collectors
- Average collector rating: 96
(Out of 124 collectors)