Terrazas De Los Andes - Mendoza Chardonnay 2023
Argentina
White
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93/100
James Suckling
“Enjoy this superb Chardonnay, grown in the high altitudes of the Andes!”
“A very fresh Chardonnay with sliced apple and apple pie character and just a touch of cream. It is medium bodied and well structured with a frame of sweetness. Drink now.” (James Suckling 2024) • Screw cap
Features
Estate
Terrazas De Los Andes
Cuvée
Chardonnay
Vintage
2023
Designation
Mendoza
Region
Argentina
Grape varieties
100% Chardonnay
Terroirs
Calcareous and alluvial soils, vineyards between 600 and 1500 metres altitude, located in the Andes pre-cordillera.
Viticulture
Reasoned
Harvest
Manual
Winemaking
Gentle pressing, transferred mid-fermentation to French oak barrels
Breeding
Aged 8 months in French barrels, refined 6 months in bottle
Alcohol content
13,5%
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Pale yellow colour with green highlights
Nose
Intense, fruity aromas of yellow peach, apricot and pear are enhanced by a floral bouquet, a touch of white honey and peppery notes.
Mouth
Deep, pure attack, aromas of hazelnut and white chocolate, good structure on the palate with a lovely balance of acidity, long, elegant finish.
Serve
AT 11-12°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink before
2032
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy with grilled fish fillet with Thai sauce, camembert crisp, scallop carpaccio with lemon caviar...
Terrazas De Los Andes
Mendoza
Expert opinion
James Suckling
Wine rated (guide 2024) 93/100
About the wine:
A very fresh Chardonnay with sliced apple and apple pie character and just a touch of cream. It's medium-bodied and well-structured with a frame of sweetness. From the Uco Valley. Drink now. Screw cap.
Customer reviews
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