Casas del Bosque Reserva Chardonnay 2023
Pale yellow with green hues. The nose is expressive and complex; there are notes of white peach and citric fruit such as tangerine and lime. An outstanding floral component in the shape of notes of chamomile flower. The bouquet is complemented by sweeter notes from wood ageing such as spice and vanilla, which playfully hides behind the varietal expression. On palate the wine shows equilibrium, balancing acidity, volume and structure. The flavors are coherent with the aromas. A medium persistency and a medium high acidity are typical traits from Las Dichas, the coldest side of Casablanca Valley.
“The 2023 Chardonnay Reserva from Casas del Bosque in Casablanca displays a yellow hue with a greenish tint. Typical of coastal Chardonnays, it mirrors the cool climatr and sun exposure, presenting creamed corn notes with hints of apple and papaya. On the pallet, it offers a subtle sparkle and a creamy, concentrated texture, lingering with refreshing fruit vibrancy.”
90 Points – Vinous
“Coming from Casablanca, this is an easygoing Chardonnay that starts with a nose of herbs and stone fruit. The palate is friendly and herbaceous, with hints of apricot and orange zest.”
90 Points – Wine Enthusiast
“A touch of sweet nuts to the spiced pineapple on the nose. Simple and fresh on the palate with a medium body and a fresh, medium-length finish. Drink now. Screw cap.”
89 Points – James Suckling
After the harvest, the grapes were destemmed and crushed to a pneumatic press. The resulting juices were then left to cold settle for a night and the following day racked clean to stainless steel tanks, inoculated with selected yeasts and fermented at temperatures between 12 and 18ºC. Ageing took about 8 months, with 5% of the volume going into new French oak barrels, 25% on second use ones, and 15% in concrete eggs. The rest of the blend remained in contact with its lees on stainless steel tanks. After blending, the wine was clarified, cold-stabilized and filtered. Total production reached 11,000 cases.
