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La Arauca 2021 Chardonnay Maule Valley DO, Chile

2021 Maule Valley Chardonnay

La Arauca 2021 Chardonnay from the Maule Valley DO in Chile is a delightful white wine that embodies richness and fullness. With a medium-bodied profile, this Chardonnay offers a harmonious balance with a delicate touch of acidity, allowing the subtle fruit flavors to shine through gently. The wine's dryness adds to its elegance, making it a sophisticated choice for those who appreciate a well-rounded and refined Chardonnay.

Tasting notes:

Our Chardonnay showcases aromas of baked brioche and honey, leading to ripe peach flavors on the palate. The wine’s fullness and soft mouthfeel emphasize notes of almond, which contribute to its delectable balance of fruit and oak. Serve lightly chilled paired with Chilean-inspired dishes.

Flavor profile:

Color Intensity Color Intensity 1

Low High

Acidity Medium

Low Pronounced

Oak Oak 0

Low High

Spiciness Spiciness 0

Low High

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Body Light

Very Light Full

Tannin Pronounced

Low Pronounced

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Region:

Maule Valley

When it comes to well-balanced reds of great value, Chile's Maule Valley is hard to beat. The southernmost part of Chile's Central Valley, Maule is a large sub-region with many microclimates and soil types. The Maule River and the nearby Pacific Ocean both greatly influence its climate. Maule was one of the first places in Chile planted with grapevines. It is famed today for its 100-year-old Carignan vines and the densely sumptuous wines they produce. More typical, however, are its powerful Cabernet Sauvignon, spicy aromatic Carménère and plush Merlot reds. For whites, check out Maule's cheery Sauvignon Blanc and rounded Chardonnay. Chile’s Denominación de Origen (DO) classification system focuses on separating wines by the physical location of origin. To use the DO classification on a label, a producer must have pulled 85 percent of the fruit used in a wine from a defined regional location. The DO system names wine regions in the country from north to south.

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