Cousiño-Macul Classic Chardonnay
Cousiño-Macul Classic Chardonnay
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.
Tasting Notes
A clear golden color with bright, steely notes. The bouquet reveals a youthful Chardonnay with slightly floral notes, delicate and elegant. Fruity aromas, such as pineapple and apple can be noted. On the palate, the wine is firm-bodied, with good alcohol content and balanced acidity. It is full, well-rounded and has a long finish.
Food Pairing
Goes well with a wide range of seafood such as oysters, pink clams in parmesan sauce, Mariscal (Chilean seafood soup), fried white fish such as sole, or Chilean sea bass.
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.
Tasting Notes
A clear golden color with bright, steely notes. The bouquet reveals a youthful Chardonnay with slightly floral notes, delicate and elegant. Fruity aromas, such as pineapple and apple can be noted. On the palate, the wine is firm-bodied, with good alcohol content and balanced acidity. It is full, well-rounded and has a long finish.
Food Pairing
Goes well with a wide range of seafood such as oysters, pink clams in parmesan sauce, Mariscal (Chilean seafood soup), fried white fish such as sole, or Chilean sea bass.
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