Aubert Chardonnay Sonoma Coast Lauren Estate 2020

100 points Lisa Perrotti-Brown (The Wine Independent): "The nose on the 2020 Chardonnay Lauren Estate starts off with a beautiful briny / sea spray character, leading to intense grapefruit oil, lemonade, and ginger tea scents, plus wafts of lime leaves, ginger ale, and crushed stones. The full-bodied palate delivers fantastic tension with a lively backbone cutting through super-intense, tightly wound citrus and stone layers, finishing long and so, so fragrant. This gorgeous wine comes from a complex vineyard planted to four different clones: two old Wente clones, Mt Eden, and Corton Charlemagne. Drink: 2022-2037. (9/21/22)"

96 points Wine Spectator: "A stunning white wine, with salted butterscotch, marzipan and grilled peach notes up front, plus hints of nutmeg, toasted green tea and lemon thyme. Generous, intense but also elegant, with a light touch to the fresh acidity that weaves in and out on the long, expressive finish. Drink now through 2030. (12/14/22)"

95 points James Suckling: "Linear and very structured with very fine and structured tannins that give this wine tension and focus. Medium body. Hints of stone and pear. Medium finish. Drink now. (12/11/22)"

Producer notes: "The 2020 Lauren combines the prestige of the vineyard site with the purity of clonal expression. Remarkable aromatics of apple galette, shaved almond, and white peach interlace with compelling notes of sea air, crushed stone, and matcha green tea. The palate leads with a nectar of orchard fruits complemented by a beautifully balanced acidity. The vieilles vignes of this vineyard give the wine stunning persistence and concentration, which will enhance with extended cellaring. The wine is slightly hazy showing our commitment to minimal intervention winemaking."