Catena Zapata - Mendoza Adrianna White Bones Chardonnay 2023
99/100
James Suckling
98/100
Vinous
97/100
Robert Parker
“Another triumph for the estate’s most legendary Chardonnay: one of the world’s greatest, according to Suckling!”
“On the nose, there are aromas of dill, lime, green ginger, and crushed stone. The palate is extreme, marked by intense mineral tension, pronounced salinity, and a delightful austerity that sets this wine apart even from the world’s greatest Chardonnays. Incredibly fresh and enticing. Spectacular. Drink now or cellar. ” (James Suckling 2025)
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Eye
Straw-yellow color with bright, silvery highlights
Nose
A sublime, unique, and complex blend, it offers notes of lime zest, lavender, Mediterranean scrubland, fresh mint leaves, and juicy citrus—simply irresistible
Palate
With its marvelous purity and finesse, its refreshing energy highlights a concentration of flavors that is perfectly balanced and masterfully crafted, featuring a velvety texture with delightful mineral and zesty notes and an unforgettable finish; this cuvée is an exceptional wine
Serve
At 10-12°C
Open
Refrigerate for 2 hours beforehand
Drink from
2025
Drink before
2038
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy it with a tarragon tuna ceviche, a hand-chopped beef tartare with oysters and caviar, or fresh peppery goat cheese...
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Wine rated (2025 guide) 97/100 (Extraordinary wine)
Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About the wine:
Adrianna Vineyard's 2023 White Bones Chardonnay stands out for its characteristic, lively, and intense bouquet of citrus zest, dried spices, white flowers, and fresh herbs, which continues to gain complexity through its biological aging under a veil. On the palate, it combines dazzling liveliness with ethereal richness and a delicately creamy core that lingers into a mineral and enticing finish. A fantastic interpretation of the exotic and precise profile that readers have come to expect from this pioneering Chardonnay from Gualtallary. 2025–2038
Jancis Robinson
Rated: Recommended
Vinous
Wine rated (2025 guide) 98/100
About the wine:
The 2023 Adrianna Vineyard White Bones Chardonnay from Gualtallary, Tupungato, opens with distinct notes of huacatay, chamomile, and hops. It evokes reductive Sauvignon Blanc and features complex notes of green apple, mint, and hazelnut. Compared to previous vintages, it is lighter and livelier, with a lovely chalky texture and medium body. Quite simply a magnificent wine. 2025–2037
James Suckling
Wine rated (2025 guide) 99/100
Rated: Recommended
About the wine:
On the nose, there are aromas of dill, lime, green ginger, and crushed stone. The palate is extraordinary, marked by intense mineral tension, pronounced salinity, and a delightful austerity that sets this wine apart even from the world’s greatest Chardonnays. Incredibly fresh and enticing. Spectacular. Drink now or cellar.
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