2021 Chacra Chard Mainque

Bodega Chacra is located in the Rio Negro Valley of northern Patagonia, 620 miles south of Buenos Aires, 1,240 miles north of Tierra del Fuego, and roughly equidistant west to east from the Andes Mountains and the Atlantic Ocean

Piero had found a unique terroir in Patagonia and Roulot was intrigued. Intrigued enough to propose working with him, and when Roulot visited he found, in his words, a “magical place” where “nature is so strong.” This was an opportunity to do something new: work with a friend, “not trying to make a copy of Burgundy in Argentina—totally different. Trying to produce a good Chardonnay in Argentina.” And that’s what they've done. Piero’s magical terroir and Roulot’s Chardonnay touch come together to make an amazing, totally new white wine.

 Aromas of lemon zest, buttered toast and salty seashells. The palate is more restrained. While there's still plenty of opulence, the acidity buoys the toasted barrel influence and creamy texture.