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2016 Aubert CIX Chardonnay

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Latest Sale Price

November 26, 2023 - $155

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RATINGS

98-100The Wine Advocate

...beguiling in its complexity & singularity, smoked nuts, waxed lemons, crushed rocks & coriander seed with hints of crusty bread, honeysuckle, baked peaches & clover honey. Full-bodied, full-on creamy & densely laden... wonderful length.

95Vinous / IWC

Racy and unctuous... one of the most viscous wines in this range... opulent, dense... it is impressive, even at this early stage. The CIX gets more new oak than most of the other Chardonnays, and yet the wood is very nicely integrated.

94Wine Spectator

Offers a long embrace of oak, with subtle toast amid the taut green apple, fig and melon flavors, easing on the finish.

REGION

United States, California, Sonoma, Sonoma Coast

Sonoma Coast AVA runs from San Pablo Bay in the south to Mendocino County in the north. It includes 7,000 vineyard acres and earned AVA status in 1987. Its proximity to the Pacific Ocean means it gets double the rainfall of nearby inland appellations and the ocean gives the appellation a relatively cool climate. Chardonnay and Pinot Noir can thrive in these conditions, and there are numerous producers making critically acclaimed Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.

TYPE

White Wine, Chardonnay

This white variety originated in Burgundy, but is now grown around the world. Its flexibility to thrive in many regions translates to wide flavor profile in the market. Chardonnay is commonly used in making Champagne and sparkling wines.