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Casas del Bosque Collection Chardonnay 2024

Country: Chile
Winery: Casas del Bosque
Varietal: Chardonnay
UPC Code: 6 97412 00003 4
Tasting Notes:

Vineyard located within the coolest, westernmost reaches of the Casablanca Valley. Crop levels reach an average of 7 tons per hectare (3.2 US tons per acre). Frequent foggy mornings, warm days and cold nights. The winter had more rainfall than in previous years, with an average of 200 mm of rainfall. The spring was characterized by heavy frosts, which greatly affected the performance of the Chardonnay blocks. A hot, dry summer helped to achieve perfect ripeness and health of the grapes. 100% of the grapes were machine harvested at night between the last week of March and the first half of April. After harvest, the grapes were destemmed and pressed in a pneumatic press. The resulting juices were left to cool overnight to achieve low must turbidity by static decanting, and then transferred to stainless steel tanks, where they were inoculated with selected yeasts and fermented at temperatures between 12 and 18 ºC (54 and 64 ºF). 10% is aged in new French barrels for 8 months,10% is aged in French oak barrels up to 5 years in age and the remaining 80% is aged in steel vats on its lees. After blending, the wine was clarified, cold stabilized and filtered. Total production was 11,000 cases.

Awards, Reviews, And Other Notes:

“A nose of white blossoms introduces a crisp palate, with hints of apricot and honeysuckle. It’s a simple and tasty Chardonnay to enjoy with a sweet potato salad. ”
89 Points – Wine Enthusiast

“A simple, fresh chardonnay showing aromas of lemons and star fruit. Light but fresh and attractive, with primary chardonnay fruit. Clean and concise. Drink now. Screw cap.”
88 Points – James Suckling

Winemaker Notes:

This Estate Bottled Chardonnay is a great example of what Casas del Bosque stands for when it comes to their winemaking philosophy. Much has been said about the dichotomy of oak vs. fruit when it comes to Chardonnay, with exponents such as Russian River in California and Chablis in France often presented as polar opposites. In Casablanca Valley, with its exceptional cool climate and sandy soils, the winery strives to make a wine that is not just respectful of the fruit, but respectful of Casablanca fruit; that is, a faithful reflection of the terroir. With just about 6% of the wine going through barrel ageing and malolactic fermentation, the goal is to show balance of oak, fruit, acidity and freshness. Quince notes are a frequent descriptor, with zesty acidity and minerality being a consistent trait vintage after vintage. Sure, if you like a more oaked style, you can always go for the Gran Reserva; but for a fresh and tangy pour, this Reserva is an excellent choice.