Cousiño-Macul Antiguas Reservas Chardonnay

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Wine Description

Cousiño-Macul's first Antiguas Reservas Chardonnay was made in 1969. Since then, this trademarked designation applies to a selection of Chardonnay that represents the finest of the vintage. The selection process starts in the vineyard with the restriction of the yield per vine and continues throughout the winemaking process.

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Acclaim
“The 2011 Antiguas Reservas Chardonnay is fermented in small French oak barrels for six months. It has fresh tropical fruit on the nose with notes of passion fruit and guava, while the palate is well balanced with a spicy entry and an ebullient, zest finish with hints of mandarin and grapefruit. This is a flavor packed Chardonnay.”
— Wine Advocate, Dec 2012
Light yellow. Oak-spiced pear and melon aromas are complicated by a gentle smoky quality and a hint of anise. Orchard fruit and honeydew flavors coat the palate, with dusty minerals and a hint of bitter herbs providing lift. Easygoing and a touch dry, finishing with lingering spiciness.
— International Wine Cellar, May 2012
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Vineyard & Production Info
Vineyard name
Macul and Buin Vineyards
Vineyard size
Various acres
Soil composition
Calcareous soil, sand and rough stone
Elevation:
1,320-1,890 feet
Vines/acre:
931 - 2,024
Yield/acre:
3.6 tons
Exposure:
North and South
Year vineyard planted:
Various
Harvest time:
March
First vintage of this wine:
1969
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Winemaking & Aging
Varietal composition:
100% Chardonnay
Fermentation container:
Stainless steel tanks and wood
Length of alcoholic fermentation:
30 days
Fermentation temperature:
54 °F
Malolactic fermentation:
Yes
Type of aging container:
Barriques
Size of aging container:
225 L
Type of oak:
French oak
Length of aging before bottling:
6 months
Age of Aging Container:
New
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Analytical Data
pH level:
3.25
Acidity:
5.23 g/L
Alcohol:
14.4 %
Dry extract:
20 g/L
Residual sugar:
1.4 g/L