2017 Aubert Wines ‘Eastside’ Vineyard Chardonnay, Russian River Valley [RP-98pts]

$198.00

4 in stock

Ratings & Tasting Notes:

98 points Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate

Eastside is a warmer site in Russian River that is composed of very rocky, gravelly soils and planted to Montrachet clone. It is usually harvested second, after Sugar Shack. The 2017 Chardonnay Eastside struts out of the glass with confident notes of green guava, honeydew melon, fresh nectarine and lemonade plus touches of struck match, brioche, roasted almonds and candied ginger. Full-bodied, the palate has amazing concentration and energy, giving mouth-coating citrus and tropical fruit flavors, finishing fantastically long and mineral laced. (LPB)  (10/2019)

98 points Vinous

The 2017 Chardonnay Eastside Vineyard is one of the more overt wines in this range. Lemon confit, tangerine, marzipan, white flowers all develop in this overt, plush Chardonnay. This Russian River site, planted with Montrachet clone Chardonnay, yields wines of real distinction. The 2017 was breathtaking when I tasted it from tank prior to bottling. It is all that, and more, today. What a wine! (AG)  (5/2019)

96 points James Suckling

Aromas of dried apple, corn husk and white truffle follow through to a full body and rich, opulent flavors. Lightly oily and juicy.  (12/2019)

Bottle Size:

750 mL

Storage History:

Stored on it’s side in a climate controlled cellar since purchase.

Condition:

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