Aubert CIX Estate Pinot Noir 2021 750mL White Burg It is approachable now

It is approachable now

but the smoky hints of oxidation remain balanced by citric and mineral elements and positively integrated into a mysteriously diverse show

it should repay 3-4 years in bottle and then continue to deliver long after

This overtly powerful effort will also need plenty of patience but should absolutely be worth the wait

The growing season had plenty of challenges

Aubert CIX Estate Pinot Noir 2021 750mL White Burg It is approachable nowThe Pinot Noir portions of the CIX Estate vineyard were planted to selections from Calera and Vosne Romane in 2008, with the first vintage produced in 2011. There are 500 cases of the 2021 Pinot Noir CIX Estate, made in a surprisingly delicate and leaner style. Raspberry fruit predominates, accented by attractive sous bois complexity in this bright, spicy effort. Medium bodied, silky and crisp, it finishes long and softly dusty, with great length.