Cousiño-Macul was one of the first Chilean wineries to produce Chardonnay. The vines were originally planted in the Maipo Valley from cuttings that were brought over to Chile from the Burgundy region of France at the end of the 19th century. In time, the vineyard came to establish two distinct styles of Chardonnay: The classic Antiguas Reservas, partially fermented and aged in barrels and this estate Chardonnay, which has a fresh and fruity style with no wood. The 2008 season was marked by a cold winter with lower than normal rainfall and a warm, dry summer. The grapes were hand-harvested within the anticipated dates and the result was a fresh and balanced wine with excellent varietal expression.