AUBERT Hudson Vineyard Carneros Chardonnay

VM: 96

The 2017 Chardonnay Hudson Vineyard is a real pleasure to taste now that it has been bottled. Creamy and unctuous on the palate, with striking depth, the Hudson has so much to say. Baked apple, orchard fruit, white flowers and whole range of bright aromas and flavors develop in a bright, super-expressive Chardonnay. The 80% new oak is already very nicely integrated.

WS: 94

Features finely textured and rich flavors of apple pastry, pear tart and lemon curd, backed by crunchy acidity. The minerally finish is lithe and filled with powerful spiciness. Drink now through 2025. 445 cases made.

VM: 96

The 2023 Chardonnay Hudson Vineyard is a very sexy wine. Creamy, layered and generous in the glass, the 2023 is positively stellar. Ripe pear, green apple, white flowers and a hint of spice caress the palate. The 2023 is so open and engaging today. All the elements are impeccably balanced. Racy, voluptuous contours wrap it all together in style.

WS: 96

This is absolutely luscious, offering a smooth and silky mix of marzipan, lemon cream and kumquat marmalade. Details of dried pear, wildflower honey, glazed orange peel, and toasted and salted hazelnut gain momentum on the finish, as do touches of lemon basil and vetiver on the finish. Drink now through 2037. 652 cases made.

WS: 96

A stunning style, with core notes of peach cobbler, dried apricot, pineapple upside-down cake, sticky toffee cake, and clove and other baking spices, all generous and concentrated. Offers a fresh thread of acidity and mouthwatering flavors of orange sherbet and lemon curd. Fresh and vibrant on the finish. Drink now through 2042. 608 cases made.  –MW

VN: 95-97

The 2024 Chardonnay Hudson Vineyard is a classic Mark Aubert Chardonnay. Oily and viscous in feel, the 2024 offers up an exotic mix of ripe pear, jasmine, spice, slate and baked apple tart. Floral overtones build nicely in the glass, framed by a slight touch of reduction. Soft contours wrap it all together in style. This is a fabulous Hudson.