Bodega Atamisque - Catalpa Chardonnay 2017
Argentina
White
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Drink or Keep
91/100
James Suckling
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89/100
Robert Parker
"The candied lemon nose with a hint of vanilla oak is the calling card of this concentrated, beautifully proportioned Chardonnay. Plenty of fresh-cut pear and a long, elegant, mineral finish. Drink it or cellar it." (James Suckling)
Incredibly fresh without excess wood, this Chardonnay planted at an altitude of 1300 m, is a wine of great precision in a style more French than American, and less woody than is often found in Argentine whites. A great Chardonnay!
Features
Estate
Bodega Atamisque
Cuvée
Catalpa Chardonnay
Vintage
2017
Designation
Mendoza
Region
Argentina
Grape varieties
100% Chardonnay
Terroirs
Alluvial origin with bedrock and upper layers of sandy-clay texture
Viticulture
Traditional and meticulous. 27-year-old vines
Harvest
Manual
Winemaking
Fermentation in new French oak barrels for 30 days at 15°C. Natural and complete malolactic fermentation in barrels.
Breeding
10 months in new French oak barrels(50%) and stainless steel vats(50%)
Alcohol content
14%
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Light gold
Nose
Elegant notes of white flowers, pastries, vanilla
Mouth
Voluptuous, full-bodied with good acidity and freshness
Drink from
2019
Drink before
2024
Production
15,000 bottles
Guard
1 to 5 years
Food and wine pairing
Goes well with fish in cream sauce, cheese, smoked salmon toast or simply on its own as an aperitif.
Bodega Atamisque
Mendoza
Expert opinion
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Rated (guide 2022) 89/100 (Very good wine)
About the wine:
Catalpa Chardonnay 2017 feels harmonious and balanced, quite fresh and fruity, with moderate alcohol and a medium mouthfeel. The mouthfeel is soft and fresh. This is a very pleasant, easy-drinking Chardonnay.
James Suckling
Rated wine (2018 guide) 91/100
Rated domain (guide 2022) Recommended
About the wine:
A nose of preserved lemon with a hint of vanilla oak is the calling card of this concentrated, beautifully proportioned Chardonnay. Plenty of fresh-cut pear and a long, elegant, mineral finish. For drinking or cellaring.
Tim Atkin
Rated domain (guide 2022) Recommended
Customer reviews
Customer rating
4/5
out of 1 review
Note and review by M. ANTOINE R. Published on 02/09/2019
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