Argentina
Whilst all the attention is on Argentina claiming Malbec as its own, it does possess its own white variety - Torrontés. This is a crossing of Mission (a variety grown by early Spanish settlers) and Muscat of Alexandria. It is brisk and aromatic and makes a lovely aperitif or cool drink of a Summer's day.
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2021 MAINQUÉ Chardonnay Bodega Chacra
Rio Negro Patagonia Argentina 13% White
Chardonnay. Vegetarian, Vegan, Certified Organic, Bio-dynamic
The 2021 Mainqué Chardonnay is the second white here, produced by Jean-Marc Roulot from 40-year-old ungrafted vines in Mainqué in the Lunita property (where they regrafted the vines to Chardonnay), where th...(read more)
Luis Gutierrez, www.robertparker.com
2022 MAINQUÉ Chardonnay Bodega Chacra
Rio Negro Patagonia Argentina 13% White
Chardonnay. Vegetarian, Vegan, Certified Organic, Bio-dynamic
The 2022 Chardonnay Mainqué hails from Río Negro. Yellow-hued, with a greenish sheen in color, it offers reductive aromas of gun powder, honey and ripe pear, accented by hints of chamomile. Dry and refreshi...(read more)
Joaquin Hidalgo, Vinous.com
2021 CHACRA CHARDONNAY Bodega Chacra
Rio Negro Patagonia Argentina 13% White
Chardonnay. Vegetarian, Vegan, Certified Organic, Bio-dynamic
I missed the Chacra wines the last time I covered Argentina during the pandemic, so from the 2018s, we jump to the 2021s whites, the top of which is the 2021 Chacra Chardonnay, produced by Jean-Marc Roulot with the help...(read more)
Luis Gutierrez, www.robertparker.com
2022 CHACRA CHARDONNAY Bodega Chacra
Rio Negro Patagonia Argentina 13% White
Chardonnay. Vegetarian, Vegan, Certified Organic, Bio-dynamic
The 2022 Chardonnay, vinified in 50% oak and 50% amphorae, hails from Mainqué in Río Negro. Yellow-hued, with a greenish sheen, the 2022 offers enticing aromas of cream, corn and green apple, underscored by...(read more)
Joaquin Hidalgo, Vinous.comORDER
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