Baettig D.O. Traiguen Los Parientes Chardonnay 2023

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Baettig
Label Name:
 
D.O. Traiguen Los Parientes Chardonnay
Vintage:
 
2023
Country:
 
Chile
Region:
 
Malleco Valley - Traiguén (DO Traiguén)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12.5%
Grape(s):
 
100% Chardonnay
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
10-12°C

Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 95; Vinous 94; Robert Parker ~93. (Highly rated 2023 Los Parientes Chardonnay

Tasting Note
Crisp, flinty Chardonnay with lemon peel, green apple, seashell minerality, subtle pineapple and pastry notes. Creamy mid-palate, bright acidity, nervy, saline finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast chicken, grilled sea bass, creamy mushroom risotto, beurre blanc, mild goat cheese. Asian: sushi/sashimi, miso-glazed black cod, tempura prawns, milder Thai green curry, grilled fish dishes.

Production Method
Hand-harvested fruit; spontaneous/native-yeast fermentation in French oak barrels; ~8 months élevage with ~8% new oak; minimal intervention to highlight terroir.

Vineyard Info
Viños Baettig (Francisco Baettig & Carlos de Carlos) farms Los Suizos/Los Parientes in Traiguén. Planted from ~2013 on volcanic soils; boutique, low-yield production focused on freshness and minerality.