2023 Aubert "Sugar Shack" Napa Valley Chardonnay
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Bid on this 6-bottle lot of 2023 Aubert "Sugar Shack" Napa Valley Chardonnay ((95-97VN)). Vinous: "The 2023 Chardonnay Powder House is another of the more floral, weightless wines in this range. Chalk, mint, white pepper, crushed rocks, sage and mint lead into a core of white orchard fruit, lemon oil and marzipan. I especially admire its energy and overall vibrancy here. Saline notes confer freshness on the close. (AG)" (12/2024) Vinous: "The 2023 Chardonnay Powder House is another of the more floral, weightless wines in this range. Chalk, mint, white pepper, crushed rocks, sage and mint lead into a core of white orchard fruit, lemon oil and marzipan. I especially admire its energy and overall vibrancy here. Saline notes confer freshness on the close. (AG)" (12/2024)
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2023 Aubert "Sugar Shack" Napa Valley Chardonnay
Quantity: 6
Bottle Size: 750 ml
Provenance: Purchased from reputable sources on release and stored in a professional storage facility by a CA-based collector. Delivered to K&L via refrigerated transit.
Condition: Excellent
Robert Parker writes in Wine Advocate: "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." (10/2016) Sugar Shack is Aubert’s Napa Valley Chardonnay, drawn from the estate’s Rutherford site and occupying a distinct place alongside the winery’s Sonoma Coast bottlings. Mark Aubert’s Chardonnay program is built around single-vineyard expressions, with barrel fermentation and élevage in French oak before bottling.
Professional Reviews
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Vinous
“The 2023 Chardonnay Sugar Shack is redolent of apricot, chamomile, floral-infused honey, marzipan and dried flowers. Brisk acids lend energy. There's a ton of phenolic depth and savory intensity here. This builds beautifully with time in the glass. Superb. (AG)” (11/2025)
96
Wine Spectator
“Bright and juicy, with wonderful purity to the core of mango puree, grilled lemon, Sumo citrus and tangerine flavors. Shows accents of ripe peach, dried pineapple, crème brûlée and bergamot, along with fresh lemon and lime zest. There's a touch of sesame candy crunch on the finish. (MW)” (07/2025)
Product Details
Quantity: 6
Bottle Size: 750 ml
Provenance: Purchased from reputable sources on release and stored in a professional storage facility by a CA-based collector. Delivered to K&L via refrigerated transit.
Condition: Excellent
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