El Enemigo - Chardonnay 2021

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Producer	El Enemigo
Country	Argentina
Region	Cuyo
Subregion	Mendoza
Varietal	Chardonnay
Vintage	2021
Sku	73587
Size	750ml

Alejandro Vigil knows how to make the best white wines in the world. He does it at Catena, he does it at Enemigo, creating iconic wines that rival the best of Bordeaux & Napa Valley. His mastery of Chardonnay is indisputable, and he is one of the world's most talented winemakers. Along with White Bones and White Stones, his Chardonnay is famous for its flor character, with the 2021 vintage showing it in spades. The warmer growing season resulted in a killer combination of wonderfully complex flavors, with scintillating freshness and precision. Tim Atkin in voting it his "Best Chardonnay of the Year" said it is a boundary-pushing white for Argentina. El Enemigo Chardonnay is so good for the price, James Suckling listed it as one of the top value wines of the year!

James Suckling: 97 Points

"A hint of flint and gunpowder with waxed lemon, oyster shell, mango and salted green apples. Quite a textured, saline expression of chardonnay with tangy flavors and a mineral drive. Full-bodied and reductive with phenolic support. Savory, saline and mouthwatering finish. Love the austerity here. Drink or hold." James Suckling, 97 Points

Wine Advocate: 94 Points

"The 2021 Chardonnay was phenomenal, way above the expectations for the price point. It was produced with pristine grapes from Gualtallary that in the cool 2021 vintage achieved 13.5% alcohol but kept a low pH of 3.05 and 7.7 grams of acidity. It matured in oak barrels that were not topped up and let to develop a veil of flor yeast. The barrels were 500-liter ones, and despite 35% of them being new, the wine doesn't feel marked by the wood. It has the chalky texture of the limestone soils. Superb! This is a bargain that is approachable now, but it should also develop nicely in bottle." The Wine Advocate, 94 Points

Vinous Media: 94 Points

"The 2021 Chardonnay hails from Gualtallary, Uco Valley. It was aged up to 12 months in used 500L French oak barrels with a little flor. Yellow with a golden sheen. The nose presents enticing dried fruit and chamomile aromas with hazel and other nutty notes against an oaky backdrop. The palate has a lean, dry character, with a broad, vibrant mouthfeel establishing a surprising balance between the dry texture and nimble flow. A stylishly distinctive mountain Chardonnay." Vinous Media, 94 Points

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