El Enemigo Chardonnay 2022 vs Sancerre Domaine Michel Girard et Fils 2025
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| Availability | In stock | In stock |
|---|---|---|
| Best current price | £25.49 | £25.49 |
| Current stockists | 1 merchant | 1 merchant |
| Producer | El Enemigo | Sancerre |
| Style | White | White |
| Grape | Chardonnay | Sauvignon Blanc |
| Region | Mendoza | Loire |
| Country | — | France |
| Size | 750ml | 750ml |
| Where to buy |
El Enemigo Chardonnay 2022
El Enemigo Chardonnay is a high-scoring Argentine white wine from the joint venture between Alejandro Vigil and Adrianna Catena. Grapes are sourced from Mendoza's Gualtallary sub-region at 1,400-1,500 metres above sea level, where cool nights and plenty of sunshine ensure evenly ripe grapes while retaining freshness. Aged for 10 months in old oak barrels, this distinctive Chardonnay showcases striking notes of bitter almonds and dried fruit along with ripe tropical fruit, offering exceptional quality and character. Why You'll Love It This is premium high-altitude Chardonnay from El Enemigo, a collaboration between Alejandro Vigil (chief winemaker at Catena Zapata) and Adrianna Catena. The Gualtallary sub-region at 1,400-1,500m elevation produces grapes with remarkable concentration and natural acidity. The distinctive process of ageing in old oak barrels creates unique bitter almond and dried fruit notes alongside tropical fruit character. This characterful white represents the very best of Argentina's premium wineries at exceptional value. Meet the Producer El Enemigo was born in 2009 as a joint passion project between Alejandro Vigil, chief winemaker at Catena Zapata, and Adrianna Catena. The collaboration brings together decades of winemaking expertise and deep knowledge of Mendoza's finest high-altitude terroirs to create wines of exceptional quality and character. Vineyard & Terroir Grapes are sourced from Mendoza's Gualtallary sub-region at 1,400-1,500 metres above sea level. The vineyards benefit from cool nights and plenty of sunshine, which ensures evenly ripe grapes while retaining the freshness and natural acidity that makes high-altitude Argentine Chardonnay so distinctive. Production The wine is aged for 10 months in old oak barrels. This distinctive process gives the Chardonnay striking notes of bitter almonds and dried fruit along with ripe tropical fruit notes from the grape variety itself, creating remarkable complexity and character. Tasting Notes
Sancerre Domaine Michel Girard et Fils 2025
Domaine Michel Girard et Fils Sancerre is a delicate, complex, and beautifully precise white from one of the Loire's most respected family domaines — a wine that showcases Sancerre at its most elegant and terroir-driven. Sourced from 30 parcels across 21 hectares of vines averaging 15 years old, fermented with indigenous yeasts at 18°C in stainless steel, and blended from three of Sancerre's key soil types, this is a Sancerre of real depth, minerality, and finesse. Why You'll Love It What sets this Sancerre apart is the skilful restraint of the winemaking — the boisterous green aromatics often found in Sauvignon Blanc have been carefully managed, allowing fruity layers of green apple and lemon to shine through alongside a taut, mineral backbone. The result is a wine of genuine complexity and elegance that rewards attention. If you love Sancerre, this is a benchmark expression. If you've never tried it, this is the perfect introduction. Vineyard & Production Grapes are sourced from Sancerre's three key soil types: Terres Blanches (limestone), Caillottes (chalky limestone), and Silex (flint) — each contributing a distinct dimension to the final blend. Hand-picked and gently pressed, fermentation occurs at 18°C with indigenous yeasts in stainless steel vats to preserve natural aromas, elegance, and complexity. The final wine is a blend of all three terroirs, reflecting the unique character of each. Tasting Notes Herbaceous and aromatic on the nose, with citrus blossom and a subtle flint-driven minerality. The palate is taut and precise — citrus, green herb, and green apple, underpinned by a lively, saline minerality and a long, clean finish. Perfect Pairings The classic match for a soft, tangy crottin de Chavignol goat's cheese. Also excellent with delicate flat fish in a caper sauce, grilled asparagus, oysters, and light seafood dishes. Grape Variety Sauvignon Blanc 100%
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