and fermented in small stainless-steel tanks prior to being aged in French oak barrels (75% new) for a total of 17 months

It has gorgeous blue fruits

The first estate-grown Pinot Noir from this site has been bottled and will be a cult wine demanding $395 a bottle

with a perfect soil and climate for this variety

crushed chalk

2018 Aubert CIX Vineyard Clos Solene and fermented in small stainless-steelCIX stands for 109, because this was originally called Parcel 109 when Aubert bought the vineyard. Planted in 2008 to Montrachet clone, the 2018 Chardonnay CIX Estate slips sensuously from the glass with beguiling scents of apple blossoms, honeysuckle and orange peel over a core of ripe Bosc pears, coriander seed, white pepper and shaved almonds plus a touch of talc. Full bodied, rich and seductive, it has seamless freshness and the most beautifully