Baettig Selección de Parcelas Los Primos Chardonnay 2023

This remains one of the best chardonnays from Chile from a warm year. Aromas of fine brioche, sourdough bread, minerals, lemon zest, oyster shells and a floral touch. Taut and medium- to full-bodied on the palate, with a beautiful texture and a fresh streak of acidity that’s not too demanding. Flinty and really long. It spent 13 months in French oak barrels, with 28% new wood. Drink or hold. (Zekun Shuai,jamessuckling.com,April 3 2025)