Tasting Notes

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Robert Parker Wine Advocate Lisa Perrotti-Brown - 31 Oct 17
A touch closed and youthfully shy to begin, the 2015 Chardonnay Lauren Estate soon powers up to reveal intense grapefruit, citrus peel, yuzu and honeyed pear notes over suggestions of crushed stones, struck match, baking bread and lemongrass. The palate is fine, fresh, elegant and incredibly layered, with the tightly wound layers offering glimpses at incredible depth, finishing long and minerally. Consider holding on to this one for another couple of years and drinking it over the next 12+.
Drinking Date: 2018 - 2030
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Vinous Antonio Galloni - 06 Nov 25
The 2015 Chardonnay Lauren is a wine that captivates all the senses. It carries its age so well. Soft and enveloping in its contours, the 2015 presents hints of apricot, candied ginger, preserved lemon, and crushed rocks. This is pure and total sensuality. Lauren remains Mark Aubert's most ageworthy Chardonnay.
Drinking Date: 2025 - 2030
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United States

The U.S. is a top wine producer, with California leading at 90% of production. Napa Valley is famous for powerful Cabernet Sauvignon, while Sonoma shines with Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Oregon's Willamette Valley excels in elegant Pinot Noir, and Washington State is known for robust Merlot and Syrah from the Columbia Valley. Notable producers include Robert Mondavi, Opus One, and Stag's Leap in Napa, Domaine Serene in Oregon, and Chateau Ste. Michelle in Washington.