cured meats

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

crushed chalk

It is not sweet

2018 Aubert CIX Vineyard Clos Solene cured meatsCIX 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