Eastside Vineyard Chardonnay 2021 Aubert

Classification	Cru Classe
Type	White
Producer	Aubert
Vintage	2021
Country	United States
Region	California
Appellation	Sonoma County
Grape	Chardonnay
Volume	0,75
Condition	Perfect
Label	Perfect
Drinkable	-2033
Stock	1

Professional reviews

Robert Parker (96)

From a somewhat warmer site on thin, volcanic soils overlooking the Russian River, Eastside—originally a collaboration between Ulises Valdez and Mark Aubert—features a Montrachet selection planted on riparia rootstock. Despite plenty of new French oak in the élevage, there's only a faintly fumé, crushed-stone character on the nose, which nicely sets off the wine's white peach and lime notes. Full-bodied and generous but sturdily built, with an imposing structure, the 2021 Chardonnay Eastside is powerful and long on the finish. The crop was virtually wiped out by a spring frost in 2020, but the vines rebounded in 2021, yielding 1,400 cases.

James Suckling (97)

This shows a seductive oily texture with pineapple, lime, lemon, cooked apple, and a little brioche. Some green mango. Lots of minerality. Full-bodied. Layered with amazing acidity. A very contrasting wine with richness and liveliness.

BOW (8.75)