Aubert Chardonnay Larry Hyde & Sons Vineyard Carneros 2023

Aubert Chardonnay Larry Hyde & Sons Vineyard Carneros 2023

with sweet tannin and plenty of power harnessed in a symmetrical

earth and humus nuances

and a full-bodied

There is fine volume to the exceptionally rich medium weight flavors that possess a seductive mid-palate that delivers fine depth and length on the balanced finish

Approximately 300 cases were made

all wrapped in a wonderfully long

Fine perfumes of flowers (the name "Fleuraison" means flowering / blossoming)

An exuberantly spicy nose features additional aromas of black cherry

A brooding and intensely earthy nose is comprised by notes of both red and dark berries that are trimmed in soft spice and sauvage hints

There is a lovely sense of energy and underlying tension to the intensely mineral-driven

There is a velvety and highly seductive character to the wonderfully rich and generous middle weight flavors that also brim with palate coating dry extract before culminating in a seriously long anise-infused finish

A more deeply pitched nose displays a well-layered mix of both red and black pinot fruit along with notes of spice