Catena Zapata - Mendoza Adrianna White Stones Chardonnay 2023
97/100
James Suckling
97/100
Vinous
96+/100
Robert Parker
"One of Catena Zapata's two finest Chardonnays, from a micro-parcel with, according to Robert Parker, a dazzling concentration!"
“It displays characteristic aromas of green ginger, stone fruit, herbs, and a mineral austerity. On the palate, it is austere, almost severe, entirely focused on a chalky texture and tension. [...] It develops floral flavors as it ages, adding to its complexity. Drink now or celller.” (James Suckling 2025)
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Eye
A bright straw-yellow color with greenish highlights
Nose
Lively and delightfully zesty, the lemon sets the tone, followed by notes of fresh herbs, damp stone, and honeysuckle
Palate
Opulent and velvety, with fine tannins that perfectly balance the freshness of its acidity; this energy carries through to the finish, with notes of lemon juice, iodine, and flint—a sublime elegance.
Serve
At 10-12°C
Open
2 hours before
Drink from
2025
Drink before
2038
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy it with raw tuna marinated in soy sauce, skate wing with capers, or baked Mont d'Or with porcini mushrooms and white wine...
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Wine rated (2025 guide) 96+/100 (Extraordinary wine)
Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About the wine:
The 2023 White Stones Chardonnay from Adrianna Vineyard displays classic aromatic purity and concentration, with dominant notes of citrus zest, iodine, and dried herbs, complemented by an elegant hint of pastry cream in the background. The palate extends this combination with a sculpted, precisely defined texture that carries through to an ethereal finish of dazzling concentration. Initially quite reserved, it gradually and steadily reveals depth of texture and a long finish, and I believe it will merit a higher rating after further bottle aging. 2025–2035
Jancis Robinson
Rated: Recommended
Vinous
Wine rated (2025 guide) 97/100
About the wine:
The 2023 Adrianna Vineyard White Stones Chardonnay from Gualtallary, Tupungato, offers an expressive profile with notes of green apple, mountain herbs, a hint of hazelnut, acacia, and chamomile, framed by subtle oak and a touch of flint. Dry, lively, and energized by acidity, it features a chalky texture and delicate tension, leading to a long, refined finish. 2025–2038
James Suckling
Wine rated (2025 guide) 97/100
Rated: Recommended
About the wine:
It features characteristic aromas of green ginger, stone fruits, herbs, and a mineral austerity. On the palate, it is austere, almost severe, entirely focused on a chalky texture and tension. Sourced from a section of the vineyard covered with granite boulders coated in calcium carbonate. Pressed once with whole clusters, then aged in 500-liter barrels and 30% in tanks. It develops floral notes during aging, which lend it additional complexity. Ready to drink or suitable for cellaring.