Catena Alta Chardonnay 2021

The 2021 Chardonnay Catena Alta from Villa Bastías, Uco Valley was made with slightly botyric grapes aged for 12 months in a third new 500-liter barrels. Golden in color. The Sauterne-like aromas include ripe fruit, stewed apple and pleasant oaky notes. Sugary on the palate with freshness wrapped in a refined texture, the refined oaky flavors return at the back of the mouth. Drinking window: 2022-2026. Score – 94. (Joaquín Hidalgo, vinous.com, Aug. 16, 2022)