2007 Aubert Chardonnay Lauren Estate Vineyard

Community Tasting Notes (132) Avg Score: 93.5 points

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  10/1/2020 - ChrisR Likes this wine:

  A bit of a science experiment: I've been curious to know how these wines age, so I've been holding onto this bottle for a long time. Definitely showing its age. Light citrus and stone fruits, which faded with air, with quite a bit of spice. Not so much of the tropical fruits (mango, guava) as I normally get when Auberts are young. It seemed to take on more oak-derived characteristics with air. No longer rich or plush, it had a good body and mouthfeel, surprisingly firm. A very good wine at this age, but I like these with more exuberant fruit to offset the oak.

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  12/7/2019 - csimm wrote: 94 Points

  Aubert: Olive oil, bruised lemon rind, toasted almond, ripe yellow citrus, light butterscotch, and a whisper of lamp oil on the back end. Still fairly fresh and concentrated, but definitely coming into a final drinking window before it starts to lose some traction. An interesting fleck of salinity elongates the tail and makes for a compelling finish, if not cut a bit short by some subtle bitter kerosene. There is indeed some complex and captivating flavors here, but it almost serves as more of a conversation piece at this juncture. I personally found it a worthy companion for a cold night sitting by the fireplace and nibbling on heavy cheeses kind of Chardonnay. Pop ‘em if you got ‘em. 94 points.

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  11/3/2019 - Deadhead wrote: 94 Points

  No formal notes. However my wife and I were shocked how fantastic this bottle was. We had low expectations based on our last botttle.

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  6/28/2019 - buckeye76 Likes this wine: 95 Points

  Last tasted in 2010, the 2007 Lauren was still drinking beautifully though probably not the wine it was a few years ago. Nonetheless, this was a great match with smoked salmon on a bagel. Lots of citrus, melons, pears, figs, peaches, and hints of nuttiness. Nice acidity and complexity, a full bodied chardonnay with a long finish. I only had two bottles, but if I had another, I'd drink it tomorrow night.

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  3/24/2019 - bigbottlebob wrote: 88 Points

  A little tired.
  Had the 07 and 08 Lauren back to back.
  08 was bright and a little sweet, but excellent!
  07 was definitely tired and probably should have been opened two years ago.
  Not too enjoyable

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