{"title":"August 6: Chardonnay","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"bodega-chacra-mainque-chardonnay-patagonia-argentina-2023","title":"Bodega Chacra, 'Mainqué' Chardonnay, Patagonia, Argentina, 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ZCPkOeZclzQ?si=tpecuGkTYrJkvc89\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eOverview of the Wine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eBodega Chacra is located in the Rio Negro Valley of northern Patagonia. The property’s location in the arid central Argentine desert is tempered by the confluence of the Neuquen and Limay Rivers, both of which flow from the Andes and converge in the Rio Negro, which in turn flows into the Atlantic. The climate is dry, with a maximum humidity of thirty percent and an average of seven inches of rainfall annually. This aridity, coupled with the natural barrier of the surrounding desert, results in a complete absence of phylloxera and vine diseases.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dblColumnContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"dblColumn dblColumn-1 text-6\"\u003eChacra was created in 2004 by Piero Incisa della Rocchetta, whose grandfather started the legendary Sassicaia Winery in Tuscany. Pieros’ intention was to find the most unobstructed expression of the climate, micro-climate, and terroir of Mainqué in the Río Negro region of Patagonia. Respecting the environment by following biodynamic and organic principles, Piero strives to make wines that are transparent, pure, delicate, and floral with a strong minerality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Patagonia, a “chacra” is a special piece of land separated by canals that bring snowmelt from the Andes and make the Patagonian desert fertile. At the same time, chacras are vital energy centers that provide us with the ability to connect with the whole universe, with everything living and vibrating. In its nourishment, in the marriage with every meal, wine is the companion of pleasure and sensitivity. Wine is intimate and touches all our senses. Chacra aims to enhance that connection. Respecting and enhancing the community of Chacra is of the utmost importance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCertified Organic and Biodynamic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eClick \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=2M8Sc-eJGz8\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e to watch our YouTube video about this wine!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"vs2-productDetail-attributes\" data-bind=\"foreach: AttributeList \u0026amp;\u0026amp; AttributeList.split('\\n')\"\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaker\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eJean-Marc Roulot\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGrape \/ Blend\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e100% Chardonnay\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003ePatagonia, Argentina\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaker's Tasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Made in collaboration with Jean-Marc Roulot. Mainqué is fermented in barrel without malolactic, spending 11 months in barrique. The wine has up-front fruit, a salinity shared with Chacra Chardonnay, and a tasty finish lent by the calcareous components of the alluvial soil.” -Piero Incisa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMainque’ Chardonnay is hands-down one of the best Chardonnays to come out of the Southern Hemisphere. Rich, round, and balanced by bright acidity, with aging done in ex-Roulot barrels. The final wine shows notes of green apple skin, stone fruit, and minerals, marked by a salty, saline-tinged finish. 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Bernard Defaix started the vineyard in 1959 with 2 ha. Vineyard holdings across the Chablis region of Burgundy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehave expanded to 27 ha including three Premier Cru vineyards (Côte de Léchet, Vaillons and Lys) and others in the Chablis and Petit Chablis appellations. Bernard’s sons \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSylvain and Didier have been managing the domain for about twenty years, handling winemaking and vineyard operations, respectively. Didier’s wife, Helene, handles administration and sales. Although this is a small property – common in France – the Defaix family undertook an extensive study of their vineyard soils to better understand vine root systems and the impact of mechanized vineyard operations. From 2012, they have been producing organic wines. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWinemaker\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eSylvain Defaix\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrape \/ Blend\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eChardonnay\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eBurgundy, France\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaker's Tasting Notes\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eProduced on the flatter grounds of Chablis, the Petit Chablis is characterised by its freshness. Its pale robe and its vivacity redolent of mineral hints convey the subtlety of the Chardonnay grape grown in this stony soil. The wine is bottled 8 months after the harvest in order to preserve all of its freshness.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn attractive advantage of this appellation is its excellent value for money. We only produce small quantities of this wine, which is perfectly suitable for an appetizer or to accompany a platter of cold meats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct size:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e750ml\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Avanelle","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50083494199601,"sku":null,"price":27.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0275\/0441\/0666\/files\/BernardDefaix_PetitChablis_Burgundy_France_2023.jpg?v=1727980922"},{"product_id":"samuel-billaud-bourgogne-dor-chardonnay-burgundy-france-2022","title":"Samuel Billaud, Bourgogne d'OR, Chardonnay, Burgundy, France, 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cb\u003eTop Value Wine!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/dVRokB_w4Bg?si=i5J-YX7Oj6_5aLXp\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOverview of the Wine\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComing from a large family of winemakers, Samuel Billaud is recognized as a leading winemaker. A great connoisseur of the terroirs that surround him, an experienced taster, he vinified for nearly 20 years for the family estate and in a few years made the Billaud-Simon estate a jewel of the Chablis region. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eToday,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSamuel Billaud is committed to bringing these great terroirs to life by producing white wines recognized throughout the world for their precision, brilliance and intense minerality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBiodynamic, Organic, and Sustainable.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWinemaker\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eSamuel Billaud\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrape \/ Blend\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eChardonnay\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eMâconnais \u0026amp; Chablis, Burgundy, France\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTasting Notes\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eChardonnay. Pretty pale colour but lively and even quite spicy. Good tension, sandalwood and spice, white fruit. Pure and long. \u003cspan\u003eWith a rounded and well-balanced profile, the wine boasts a pleasing weight and luscious stone fruit character. Its bright core is dominated by citrus notes, lending a refreshing and vibrant quality to the palate. The minerality adds depth and complexity, with stony and citrus aromas that intertwine seamlessly. Ripe stone fruits contribute to the overall richness, this all concludes with an impressive mineral length that lingers on the palate, epitomizing the elegance and craftsmanship synonymous with Samuel Billaud Chablis wines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pipProfessionalReviews_list\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e91 Points - CT\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eProduct size: 750ml\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Skurnik","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50699416797489,"sku":null,"price":34.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0275\/0441\/0666\/files\/Samuel_Billaud_Bourgogne_d_OR_Chardonnay_Burgundy_France_2022.jpg?v=1739109947"},{"product_id":"evening-land-seven-springs-chardonnay-eola-amity-hills-oregon-2022","title":"Evening Land, 'Seven Springs Vineyard' Chardonnay, Eola-Amity Hills, Oregon, 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOverview of the Wine\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eFirst and foremost, we are faithful stewards of the historic Seven Springs vineyard, planted by Oregon wine pioneer Al MacDonald in 1984. On this dramatic east-facing slope, in the iron-rich and rocky, volcanic soils of the Eola-Amity Hills, Al MacDonald planted what would become one of Oregon’s most recognized vineyards. Nestled against a forest of Douglas firs with views of Mt. Hood and Mt. Jefferson, it is immediately evident why Al chose this site.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeven Springs’ eastern exposure absorbs warmth from the morning sun. The vineyard’s position opposite the windy Van Duzer Corridor mitigates hot, sunny afternoons in the Willamette Valley with ocean breezes. As valley temperatures increase throughout the day, warm air rises, replaced by cooling winds flooding in from the Pacific through the Van Duzer gap and across the vineyard. This daily cooling, along with our eastern aspect, affords our grapes the luxury of extended time on the vine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince its inception, Seven Springs has been dry farmed. 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In between looking and tasting are Seven Springs’ classic aromas: yellow tree fruits à la Meyer lemon, Asian pear, Golden Delicious; with subtle white flower and salted pie crust accents. All these elements, it should be said, meet the electricity of each sip with enough texture to be in concert with one another, opening the wine up to a bevy of foods for pairing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e93 Points - James Suckling\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eLight butter and baking spice nuances in the aroma lead to vivid, juicy and crisp lemon, green apple and vanilla bean flavors that expand on the palate and linger on the finish. While it’s the entry-level Evening Land chardonnay, it should age well mid-term. 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Marie-Laure is now focused full-time on Nid Tissé: French for \"woven nest\" and referring to the fact that their family was stitched together by blending the fabrics of France and America. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaker\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMarie-Laure Ammons\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-bind=\"foreach: AttributeList \u0026amp;\u0026amp; AttributeList.split('\\n')\" class=\"vs2-productDetail-attributes\"\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape \/ Blend\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChardonnay\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eRussian River Valley, California\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaker's Tasting Notes\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThis wine shows beautiful balance, both aromatically and texturally, while showcasing the delicate minerality and nuanced complexity. Lively freshness, zesty citrusy aromas and layered textured drive the wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97 Points - Wine Independent\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe 2022 Chardonnay Bacigalupi Vineyard needs a lot of swirling to coax out notes of fresh pineapple, lemon tart, and yellow apple followed by nuances of honeysuckle, beeswax, and cashews. The medium-bodied palate is refined and elegant yet wonderfully intense, delivering a silky texture and just enough freshness, finishing long and chalky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tasting-note-single__reviewer\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points - James Suckling\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMinerals and subtle fruit elements combine on a finely detailed texture in this distinctive and age-worthy wine made by Marie-Laure Ammons. Enticing flint, lemon zest and wet stone aromas are followed by layered, elegant and complex flavors of lanolin, crisp apples, butter. chalk and lemon curd on a medium body, braced by vivid acidity. Aged in neutral barrels and a clay egg. Drinkable now, but best from 2028.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eProduct size: 750ml\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nid Tisse","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51122673156401,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0275\/0441\/0666\/files\/Nid_Tisse_Bacigalupi_Vineyard_Chardonnay_Russian_River_Valley_California_2022.jpg?v=1753706835"}],"url":"https:\/\/marchantofwine.com\/collections\/august-6-chardonnay.oembed","provider":"Merchant of Wine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}