Baettig D.O. Traiguen Los Parientes Chardonnay 2021

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Baettig
Label Name:
 
D.O. Traiguen Los Parientes Chardonnay
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
Chile
Region:
 
Traiguén, Malleco Valley (Araucanía)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Chardonnay
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
10-12°C

Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 95/100 (2021); Wine Advocate (Luis Gutiérrez) 94/100 for 2021; Vinous (Joaquin Hidalgo) 93/100; praised by Decanter and trade press for Traiguén Chardonnay potential

Tasting Note
Crisp, mineral-driven Chardonnay with green apple, lemon zest, lime curd, chalky volcanic minerality, subtle toasted oak and saline, mouthwatering finish. Vibrant acidity and sleek mid-palate, long persistent finish.

Food Pairing
Western: oysters, grilled scallops, roasted chicken with lemon, butter-poached lobster, creamy pasta with mushrooms. Asian: sashimi/sushi, ceviche, miso-glazed cod, tempura, light Thai or Vietnamese seafood dishes.

Production Method
Hand-harvested; whole-cluster pressing; native yeast fermentation in French oak (400L); ~10 months élevage in used barrels (≈10% new); minimal intervention; dry-farmed volcanic soils.

Vineyard Info
Vinos Baettig, led by Francisco Baettig and Carlos de Carlos, planted the Los Suizos vineyard in Traiguén in 2013; project focused on cool-climate Chardonnay and Pinot Noir reflecting volcanic soils and high rainfall.