Bodega Chacra Mainque Chardonnay 2023

Enjoy it now, or cellar for up to 15 years. No need to decant before serving. The product of a collaboration between Bodega Chacra’s founder and actor-turned-vintner Jean-Marc Roulout, “Mainqué” is an elegant white wine, defined by its minerality. The nose is delicate and floral, exhibiting notes of white flowers, pungent herbs and fennel. It is perfect for those seeking a precise, wiry Chardonnay. Bodega Chacra is an Argentinian winery, based in the region of Río Negro in northern Patagonia. Its founder, Piero Incisa Della Rocchetta, hails from the region of Tuscany in Italy, and one of the country’s most famous wine-making families. He places a firm emphasis on the concept of terroir, which shines through in his range of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir wines. This particular bottle is where the worlds of Burgundy and Patagonia meet. It is remarkably elegant, with a saline texture imparted by the calcareous content of the Río Negro soil. It was aged for 10 months, in a combination of concrete eggs, French oak barrels and stainless steel. Fruit shines through on the palate, with flavours of lemon zest, green apple and peach, supported by background notes of flora and herbs. It is a pure, terroir-driven experience, with precise acidity and a long, satisfying finish. Consider pairing Mainqué with seafood, such as oysters with lemon juice, or soft cheese.