Aristos Duquesa Chardonnay 2016

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Aristos
Label Name:
 
Duquesa Chardonnay
Vintage:
 
2016
Country:
 
Chile
Region:
 
Alto Cachapoal, Cachapoal Valley
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14%
Grape(s):
 
100% Chardonnay
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
11-13°C

Awards/Ratings
Strong critical recognition across vintages: James Suckling scores up to 99 (notably 2011), Wine Advocate up to 96

Tasting Note
Ripe white and stone fruits (pear, peach), tropical notes (pineapple), floral and honeyed touches, toasted almond and vanilla from French oak, mineral wet‑stone backbone, bright acidity and creamy texture with a long, layered finish.

Food Pairing
Western: smoked salmon, roast turkey, pork, roasted poultry, mushroom dishes, creamy pastas, brie and provolone cheeses. Asian: sushi, sashimi, miso‑glazed fish, grilled prawns, teriyaki chicken, mild Thai curries, yakitori.

Production Method
Massal‑selected Chardonnay from ~1,000m altitude; complete malolactic fermentation and 24 months ageing in French oak barrels; low yields, slow ripening, gentle pressing and extended barrel maturation.

Vineyard Info
Aristos is a boutique Chilean producer; oenologist François Massoc applies Burgundian techniques to high‑altitude Alto Cachapoal vineyards, focusing on precision, low yields and long oak ageing.