October 30, 2020 - Such a stark difference with the 2010 Boillot Bienvenues drunk alongside. This is buttery and rich but for my tastes flabby. The over fatty style of californian/australian style. I don't need to describe it because you know what I mean. The California palates loved this. The aging process has made it fat but not oxidized. Points though for lasting 16 years old without going off the cliff!
April 27, 2019 - Nice but on its last legs. Almost Montrachet-like now...
March 18, 2019 - Viscous. Hot on the front. Sweet on back.
August 7, 2016 - Enjoyable, but probably past the optimal time for consumption. Some signs of oxidization but acidity, minerality, and lemon/petrol/oak all still present and in good balance.
July 10, 2015 - Chardonnay Taste-Off (Tom's house in Palo Alto, California): Crisp Nose: A-. Palate: B++/A-
My #4, Group's #1 (51 pts). Tasted Blind.
March 8, 2015 - RICH FRUIT IN THE NOSE AND FLAVOR, MELONS AND EXOTIC FRUITS, NICE ACIDITY AND COMPLEXITY. LONG FINISH.
September 24, 2014 - maybe best aubert since 02 Ritchie. stopped buying aubert 2-3 years ago after being underwhelmed with a number of bottles and price rising. this one shined. really good lift from solid acidity and structure, flavor profile was complex with tons of layers and this wine was long on the finish. surprised this wine was this good after 10 years. (my last few 04 kistlers have seemed past their best)
September 4, 2014 - Still very, very good, but time to drink up.
July 15, 2014 - Drank with Chinese food at Hakkasan. Nice lemony, oily texture with good fruit and perfect balance. Got better as it edged up in temperature. Aubert Chardonnay rarely disappoints.
February 4, 2014 - Nice minerality and acidity.