Aubert Powder House Chardonnay 2019

$199.99

100 points - limited                    Limited new release from cult Chardonnay producer Mark Aubert. 99 Points Robert Parker: "A relatively new vineyard label for Aubert (the third vintage to be produced), the 2019 Chardonnay Powder House comes from eight acres of what are now estate-owned vines planted in 2013 to Hyde Old Wente and Mt. Eden clones on Goldridge soils. It prances out of the glass with showy scents of fresh nectarines, pink grapefruit, lime leaves and preserved lemons plus hints of struck flint and wet pebbles. The full-bodied palate possesses an almost electric intensity with bags of nervy citrusy flavors and a very lively backbone, finishing with great length and oodles of minerals. This should age fantastically!" ...Mark Aubert continues to set the bar incredibly high for the world-class quality of his Burgundian-styled, remarkable Chardonnays, which come from relatively cool sites spread from Rutherford in Napa Valley to the far reaches of the Sonoma Coast. As I indicated last year, Aubert is at the top of his game, and it is hard to believe any Chardonnay winemaker in the world is turning out a half-dozen Chardonnays at this qualitative level year in and year out. He has had an incredible run of great success, after being mentored by none other than the reclusive and supremely talented Helen Turley when he took over the winemaking job at Peter Michael, then proceeded on to impressive sojourns at Colgin Estate as well as Tom Futo’s winery in Oakville."

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Ratings on Delectable

Ron R Delectable Pro

There are few Cali chards that compare to this. Outstanding presentation in every way.

There are few Cali chards that compare to this. Outstanding presentation in every way.

9.5

LM Segal Delectable Pro

So pure and multi-layered with that cotton candy thing on the tail…just phenomenal.

So pure and multi-layered with that cotton candy thing on the tail…just phenomenal.

9.6

Chris

Lovely and crisp, good apple on the nose with long and smooth finish

Lovely and crisp, good apple on the nose with long and smooth finish

9.5

Carter Pelham

Our first Aubert Popped young but had to see if the hype was real It's totally legit. Flinty, honeysuckle, lemon curd, tropical fruits peeking through, cardamom and clove, wet rock, electric mouth feel. Focused yet expansive on the palate and an everlasting finish. After a double decant and 2 hours. Can't wait to age our other bottles.

Our first Aubert Popped young but had to see if the hype was real It's totally legit. Flinty, honeysuckle, lemon curd, tropical fruits peeking through, cardamom and clove, wet rock, electric mouth feel. Focused yet expansive on the palate and an everlasting finish. After a double decant and 2 hours. Can't wait to age our other bottles.

9.7

David Vielhauer

Never knew a Chardonnay could be this complex.

Never knew a Chardonnay could be this complex.

9.7

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