Catena Zapata - Mendoza Adrianna White Stones Chardonnay 2021
Argentina
White
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Drink or Keep
98/100
Robert Parker
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98/100
James Suckling
"One of Argentina's finest whites according to the Wine Advocate, this Chardonnay comes from one of Catena Zapata's most sublime parcels!"
"The White Stones Chardonnay 2021 is more subtle and elegant, a little closed with moderate ripeness and alcohol and a mineral palate with strong chalky sensations. It may be interesting to reproduce their explanation of this wine, one of Argentina's finest whites: "The term 'white stones' refers to the composition of these rows of soil, with white oval stones covered with gravel. The "Adrianna" vineyard is planted at an altitude of almost 1,500 metres above sea level, in the Gualtallary district of Tupungato. The stony soil prevents deep root growth, allowing for optimal drainage. These soils are very low in organic matter, helping to sustain the vines' conditions of permanent stress. The cool nights allow for very slow ripening, optimal acidity retention and low yields. This wine is serious and tasty". (The Wine Advocate 2022) - Delivered in wooden cases for orders of 3 bottles of this wine (excluding Point Relais delivery).
Features
Estate
Catena Zapata
Cuvée
Adrianna White Stones Chardonnay
Vintage
2021
Designation
Mendoza
Region
Argentina
Grape varieties
100% Chardonnay
Terroirs
Limestone and alluvial soils, sublime Adrianna parcel of Chardonnay, 2.5 hectares, altitude 1,460 m
Viticulture
Traditional and meticulous
Harvest
Manual
Winemaking
Traditional, must ferments for 45 to 95 days
Breeding
12 to 16 months in French oak barrels (2nd and 3rd use)
Alcohol content
12,6%
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Straw-yellow colour with bright silver highlights
Nose
Great freshness, intense, white fruit, lemon zest, lime juice, mineral and slightly pastry-like aftertaste
Mouth
Round and supple, with vibrant, mineral freshness, great finesse, flavors of citrus zest, white flowers, sweet spices, on a velvety, chalky finish, magnificent length and great purity.
Serve
AT 10-12°C
Open
1 hour beforehand in a cool place
Drink from
2024
Drink before
2031
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy with tuna ceviche with tarragon, knife-cut beef tartar with oysters and caviar, fresh goat's cheese with pepper...
Catena Zapata
Mendoza
Expert opinion
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Wine rated (guide 2022) 98/100 (Exceptional)
Domaine noté Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About the wine:
The White Stones Chardonnay 2021 is more subtle and elegant, a little closed with moderate ripeness and alcohol (12.5%) and a mineral mouthfeel with strong chalky sensations. It may be interesting to reproduce their explanation of this wine, one of Argentina's finest whites: "The term 'white stones' refers to the composition of these rows of soil, with white oval stones covered with gravel. The "Adrianna" vineyard is planted at an altitude of almost 1,500 metres above sea level, in the Gualtallary district of Tupungato. The stony soil prevents deep root growth, allowing for optimal drainage. These soils are very low in organic matter, helping to sustain the vines' conditions of permanent stress. The cool nights allow for very slow ripening, optimal acidity retention and low yields. This wine is serious and tasty. 2023-2031
Jancis Robinson
Recommended area
James Suckling
Wine rated (guide 2023) 98/100
Recommended area
About the wine:
A very mineral Chardonnay, full of wet stones, lime and some green fruit. The medium-bodied palate is austere and chalky, really transparent and elegant with very bright, beautifully integrated acidity. The whole is pure, linear and long. To drink or to keep.
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