2019 Aubert, Eastside Chardonnay, Russian River Valley 1x750ml

Vinous 98.5

The 2019 Chardonnay Eastside Vineyard is a wild, exotic wine. A rush of tropical passion fruit, mint, lemon confit, white pepper and jasmine captivates the senses. Deep and resonant, the 2019 is wonderfully dynamic right out of the gate. The intensity her [Antonio Galloni, 23/05/2024]

Anticipated maturity: 2024-2031

Robert Parker 97

A barrel sample, the 2019 Chardonnay Eastside sails out of the glass with zesty citrus scents of lemons, kaffir lime leaves and mandarin peel with an underlying jasmine perfume and a waft of blanched almonds. The palate is tightly wound and very finely knit, delivering loads of nuanced layers and a crisp backbone, finishing long and steely. Eastside is a warmer site in Russian River, composed of very rocky, gravelly soils, forcing the vines to really struggle. It is planted to Montrachet clone. Aubert usually harvests this second, after Sugar Shack. [Lisa Perrotti-Brown, 21/12/2020]