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 nose reveals a bit of toast along with apple, peach and a hint of tropical aromas. Medium weight with plenty of depth, a creamy texture and outstanding balance, it sill drink well for several years and is a great value.
— Wine Advocate, Apr 2009
Light greenish-gold color. Musky pear and lemon on nose, with complicating notes of fresh-cut grass and herbs; smells like a sauvignon blanc. Light-bodied orchard fruit and citrus flavors gain weight with air and pick up a sweet honeydew quality. This focused, racy chardonnay finishes with good breadth and a lingering tanginess.
— International Wine Cellar, Apr 2010
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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:
3.2
Acidity:
5.4 g/L
Alcohol:
14 %
Residual sugar:
2.3 g/L