Pulenta Estate Chardonnay (VIII) 2023 vs Vergelegen Chardonnay Reserve 2023
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| Availability | In stock | Out of stock |
|---|---|---|
| Best current price | £18.95 | — |
| Current stockists | 1 merchant | — |
| Producer | Pulenta | Vergelegen |
| Style | White | White |
| Grape | Chardonnay | Chardonnay |
| Size | 750ml | 750ml |
| Where to buy | No current tracked offers |
Pulenta Estate Chardonnay (VIII) 2023
Pulenta Chardonnay VIII is a refined and expressive white wine from the prestigious vineyards of Mendoza, Argentina. This wine showcases Pulenta Estate’s dedication to crafting Chardonnays with elegance and freshness, combining careful vineyard management with meticulous winemaking techniques to highlight the pure varietal character. Meet the producer Pulenta Estate is a family-owned winery in Mendoza, known for producing high-quality, terroir-driven wines that reflect the unique climate and soils of the region. Their philosophy emphasizes balance, elegance, and precision, producing wines that are approachable yet complex, and that express the personality of the vineyard. Production Grapes are hand-harvested at optimal ripeness to ensure freshness and aromatic intensity. The must undergoes careful fermentation, partly in stainless steel to preserve crisp fruit flavours and partly in French oak barrels to add complexity, texture, and subtle oak nuances. A portion of the wine may also undergo malolactic fermentation to enhance creaminess and roundness. The wine is then aged for several months in French oak barrels to achieve a harmonious integration of flavours. Tasting notes Bright straw-yellow in colour, the nose reveals aromas of white peach, citrus, and hints of tropical fruit with delicate notes of vanilla and toasted nuts from oak maturation. On the palate, the wine is medium-bodied, fresh, and vibrant, with balanced acidity, smooth texture, and a long, elegant finish. Food match Pairs beautifully with seafood, shellfish, roasted chicken, creamy risottos, or soft cheeses. Grape Chardonnay 100%
Vergelegen Chardonnay Reserve 2023
The Reserve Range highlights Vergelegen’s terroir and varietal character. The label, featuring the estate’s elegant front gates, welcomes wine lovers to explore the estate through its refined bottlings. Winemaking Hand-harvested and carefully sorted, the grapes are largely whole-bunch pressed, with a small proportion destemmed before pressing. Fermentation takes place in barrel, using a combination of wild and cultured yeasts, with varying levels of solids to enhance complexity. Partial malolactic fermentation and regular bâtonnage add texture, before the wine spends 10 months in French oak of varying sizes, toasts and ages. Tasting Notes Barrel-fermented and grown on ancient granite soils, this Chardonnay shows a lemony yellow-green hue. Aromas of zesty citrus, spice and delicate citrus blossom are layered with subtle notes of buttered toast, framed by freshness and elegance. Food Pairing Superb with roast chicken, seared scallops or creamy pasta dishes. Awards International Wine Challenge: Gold 95 pts Platter’s: 96 pts Tim Atkin MW: 93 pts Wine Advocate: 93 pts Decanter World Wine Awards: Silver 90 pts
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