Delicious and complex nose. Only a slight hint of butter and also some green notes (such as asparragus) that I connect more to Sauvignon Blanc than to Chardonnay (my secret sources consulted after tasting tell me that there is indeed some Sauvignon Blanc in this wine ;) Excellent taste, juicy, excellent acidity and length.
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quite possibly the best and most interesting bottle of Chilean white i've had yet…
…delightful nose of green grass, white peaches, and wisps of white roses. in the mouth it's silky and fresh, with white fruit and citrusy flavours anchored by an earthy minerality and subtle oaky tones. moderately long finish with hints of complexity…
great ageing potential there; and tried as i did, was not able to secure another bottle in pandemic-disrupted Santiago…
…its lingering impression led to ferret some additional information: it is reported that the Malleco 2018 growing season had been remarkably rainy and cold (wine checks in at 12.5% AbV), and that some 3% of botrytised grapes were included in the final blend.
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6/17/2023 - belfast taxman wrote: 89 Points
My gut feeling is that this wine was a good but not outstanding Chardonnay. Quite full on the palate but for me it lacked elegance
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3/16/2022 - Gerhard3 Likes this wine: 91 Points
Delicious and complex nose. Only a slight hint of butter and also some green notes (such as asparragus) that I connect more to Sauvignon Blanc than to Chardonnay (my secret sources consulted after tasting tell me that there is indeed some Sauvignon Blanc in this wine ;)
Excellent taste, juicy, excellent acidity and length.
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12/9/2020 - WindFlyer Likes this wine: 93 Points
quite possibly the best and most interesting bottle of Chilean white i've had yet…
…delightful nose of green grass, white peaches, and wisps of white roses. in the mouth it's silky and fresh, with white fruit and citrusy flavours anchored by an earthy minerality and subtle oaky tones. moderately long finish with hints of complexity…
great ageing potential there; and tried as i did, was not able to secure another bottle in pandemic-disrupted Santiago…
…its lingering impression led to ferret some additional information: it is reported that the Malleco 2018 growing season had been remarkably rainy and cold (wine checks in at 12.5% AbV), and that some 3% of botrytised grapes were included in the final blend.
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