El Enemigo Chardonnay, 750ml, Mendoza, Argentina
Wine Description
“Alejandro Vigil is a master of Chardonnay, as well as a man who likes to push boundaries, which is why this impressive white was made with a little flor, just like a Fino Sherry. Toasty, spicy and salty, this is briney and refreshing with some honeyed notes”.
Tasting notes
“Jura was the influence and inspiration for this stunning Chardonnay, aged under flor. Leesy, racy, saline and yeasty, with a core of acidity, subtle oak and a long, tapering finish. A boundary-pushing white for Argentina.” (Best Chardonnays of the Year)- Tim Atkin, MW - 95
“A tight and beautiful white with a dense palate of beautiful, ripe lemons and apples. Layered and refined with phenolic tension. Complex yeast and hints of oak and flor. Full body. Great length. 80 per cent flor-growth in barrel.”-Jamessuckling.com - 98
Winemaking & Aging
Vineyards: Gualtallary, Tupungato (Valle de Uco) Vinification: In french oak barrels of 500 lt. 35% new. Wild yeast, Max. temp. 18º C for 40 days Aging: 9 months in french oak with veil. 500 lt barrels.
Terroir
Production area/appellation: Uco Valley
Soil composition: Calcareous and Rocky
Elevation: 4757 ft feet
Country of Origin:
Argentina
Region / Appelation / Cru:
Uco Valley
Certification:
Grape Varieties:
100% Chardonnay
Alcohol:
13.5%
Producer:
El Enemigo
Ratings:
Tim Atkin (95pts): “Jura was the influence and inspiration for this stunning Chardonnay, aged under flor. Leesy, racy, saline and yeasty, with a core of acidity, subtle oak and a long, tapering finish. A boundary-pushing white for Argentina.” (Best Chardonnays of the Year)
James Suckling(98pts):“A tight and beautiful white with a dense palate of beautiful, ripe lemons and apples. Layered and refined with phenolic tension. Complex yeast and hints of oak and flor. Full body. Great length. 80 per cent flor-growth in barrel.”
Food Pairing:
Pair this Chardonnay with fish and seafood ceviche, grilled fish, creamy or seafood pastas.