2021 Errazuriz Aconcagua Costa Chardonnay
£17.00
“A very good example of the style of chardonnay near the Aconcagua coast, in this case, from vineyards planted between 2005 and 2009 about 12 kilometers from the sea. Aged for almost a year in oak (90% in barrels, 10% in foudres), it has a delicious fruity force rich in ripe white fruits, although it’s also seasoned with spices and herbs. The sensation of refreshing acidity accompanies the wine till the end. A perfect white for cream of oyster soup.”
93 Points, Patricio Tapia, Descorchados
“Classy nose displaying honeyed scents, with toasty and nutty aromas over tropical fruit and ripe red apples. Full on the palate.”
92 Points, Decanter World Wine Awards
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Product Description
The grapes for our Aconcagua Costa Chardonnay are sourced from the Aconcagua Costa vineyard located 12 kilometres from the Pacific Ocean. Planted by Viña Errázuriz in 2005 and 2009, the soil is composed by a thin layer of loamy texture and placed on a base of clay and metamorphic rock (slate/schist), providing the mineral notes present in the wines that are grown in these vineyards.
Grapes were handpicked in the early morning between February 8th and February 20th and carefully transported to the winery, where they were whole-cluster pressed and cold decanted in stainless steel tanks. The use of native yeasts along with the larger number of strains of yeasts during a wild fermentation contributes greater complexity to the wine. The juice was fermented in used French oak barrels during 15 to 20 days, and then underwent 45% malolactic fermentation. Then the wine was aged for 11 months in used French oak barrels and 10% in foudres.
Additional Information
| ABV | 13% |
|---|---|
| Bottle Size | Bottle 75cl |
| Colour | White |
| Country | Chile |
| Critic Score | 93/100 |
| Drink until | 2028 |
| Style | Still |
| Sweetness | Dry |
| Vintage | 2021 |
