97 points Antonio Galloni (Vinous): "The 2012 Chardonnay Ritchie Vineyard is dense, powerful and explosive to the core, with tremendous energy, especially for a wine of its age. Lemon confit, apricot, dried flowers and chamomile build as this plush, layered Chardonnay takes center stage. What a gorgeous and compelling wine it is. Drink: 2022-2030. (May 2024)"
95 points Robert Parker: "Mark Aubert farms 39-year-old vines in the famous Ritchie Vineyard. At 1,200 cases, the 2012 Chardonnay Ritchie Vineyard is the largest production cuvee of these Chardonnays. It reveals a more evolved nose of smoky hazelnuts, honeysuckle, and tropical fruits, less minerality, and full-bodied unctuosity buttressed by crisp acids. It is a fatter, richer, complex, more California-styled Chardonnay... Drink: 2015-2025. (Dec 2014)"
94 pointsWine Spectator: "Pure, rich and lively, with peach, nectarine, smoke and honeydew notes giving this a wealth of core flavors. The aromatics and graceful mix of balance, texture and subtlety give this extra dimensions. 900 cases made. (5/28/14)"
95 points Robert Parker: "Mark Aubert farms 39-year-old vines in the famous Ritchie Vineyard. At 1,200 cases, the 2012 Chardonnay Ritchie Vineyard is the largest production cuvee of these Chardonnays. It reveals a more evolved nose of smoky hazelnuts, honeysuckle, and tropical fruits, less minerality, and full-bodied unctuosity buttressed by crisp acids. It is a fatter, richer, complex, more California-styled Chardonnay... Drink: 2015-2025. (Dec 2014)"
94 pointsWine Spectator: "Pure, rich and lively, with peach, nectarine, smoke and honeydew notes giving this a wealth of core flavors. The aromatics and graceful mix of balance, texture and subtlety give this extra dimensions. 900 cases made. (5/28/14)"
| Product SKU | 319257 |
| Producer | Aubert |
| Country | United States |
| Varietal | Chardonnay |
| Vintage | 2012 |
| Size | 750ml |
| Color | White |
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