Carmen Premier Reserva Chardonnay

0.75L | 13.5%

9 , 9 5

Chardonnay

Carmen

Aantal

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Carmen Premier Reserva Chardonnay

Taste & Aging

Light

Bold

Smooth

Tannic

Dry

Sweet

Soft

Acidity

Complexity

Beautifully layered

Drinking Window

Aging phase Until 2025

Ready to drink 2025 - 2028

Past peak After 2028

Aromas

Almond Hazelnut Pear Citrus Smoky Peach

Food Pairing

Pastas Creamy cheeses Sea bass

The beautiful aroma of this Carmen Premier Reserva Chardonnay immediately comes to the fore. Beautifully aged in light oak, it adds a richness and power. This Carmen Chardonnay is subtle and, thanks to its vibrant freshness, never overpowering. An absolute must-have with pasta, creamy cheeses, or sea bass.

The vinification of this Chardonnay

A Chardonnay can be made in many different ways, depending on the soil and climate. The grapes for this Carmen Premier Reserva Chardonnay are planted in the cool Casablanca Valley, giving this white wine, like Carmen's Sauvignon Blanc, a fresh and aromatic character. The grapes are hand-picked at different harvest times. This gives the wine greater complexity through the varying characteristics of the harvested fruit. Early-picked grapes have more acidity and nervousness, while later-picked grapes provide depth and power. A short, intense exposure to abundant oxygen (hyperoxidation) results in less bitterness and a creamier character. Sixty percent of the wine was fermented in used French oak barrels, and the remaining juice was aged exclusively in stainless steel. Thanks to this fermentation method, the wine has a fresh, creamy, and powerful character. Eight months of aging on lees resulted in a powerful and aromatic glass of Chardonnay. This Chardonnay was released by the Carmen winery. Founded in 1850 by Christian Lanz, who named the winery after his wife, Carmen, Carmen is the oldest winery in Chile. Today, they utilize the latest techniques for making their wine and are one of the largest players in both quality and quantity of Chilean origin.

What does the Carmen Premier Reserva Chardonnay taste like?

The aromas of almonds and hazelnuts, pear, and a pleasant hint of citrus, smoky notes, and a hint of grapefruit, are on the nose. The taste is of almonds and hazelnuts, pear, and a pleasant hint of citrus, smoky notes, and grapefruit. It's creamy and has a lovely thick texture, while fruity notes of peach, apricot, and mango complete the whole. The finish still has a touch of acidity for freshness, which is very pleasant.

Product details

Alcohol content	13.5%
Vintage	2024
Size	0.75L
Region	Central Valley Chile
Land	Chile
Producer	Carmen
Varietal(s)	Chardonnay
Oak aging	Yes, Sixty percent of the wine was fermented in used French oak barrels, the remainder in stainless steel. Eight months of aging on the lees.
Ideal serving temperature ?	10° - 12°C