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Bodega y Viñedos Catena - Mendoza Chardonnay 2024

Bodega y Viñedos Catena - Mendoza Chardonnay 2024

93/100

James Suckling

92/100

Vinous

90/100

Robert Parker

Argentina
Chardonnay
creamy
tropical fruits
salmon steak

"A Chardonnay typical of the highlands of the Andes: fresh acidity and a creamy, succulent palate—the critics are unanimous!"

“Aromas of sliced apples, buttercream, lemon curd, and cashews emanate from this creamy white wine. It is full-bodied and velvety, yet remains very fresh, with excellent concentration and a long, rich, and lively finish. Drink now or celller.” (James Suckling 2025)

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Estate

Catena Zapata

Vintage

Chardonnay

Vintage

2024

Designation

Mendoza

Region

Argentina

Grape Varieties

100% Chardonnay

Regions

Alluvial soils, vineyards at altitudes between 950 and 1,450 meters: a blend of high-mountain plots

Viticulture

Reasoned

Grape Harvest

Manuals

Wine Production

Cold settling for 8 to 18 hours (at 5–10°C), followed by alcoholic fermentation for approximately 15 to 25 days at a maximum temperature of 17°C in barrels and stainless steel tanks (on the lees), using indigenous yeasts

Livestock Farming

Aged for 6 to 8 months in French oak barrels (first-, second-, and third-use barrels)

Alcohol Content

13,3%

Eye

Straw-yellow color with golden highlights, brilliant

Nose

Clean and concentrated, with rich notes of white fruit, pastry-like aromas, and pleasant citrus zest—lovely and inviting

Palate

Rich and flavorful, with notes of white peach, lemon, and acacia blossoms; beautifully balanced with lovely vibrancy; a delicious, fruit-forward finish

Serve

At 10-13°C

Open

1/2 hour before

Drink starting at

2025

Drink before

2032

Food and Wine Pairings

Food and Wine Pairings

Enjoy it with salmon tagliatelle, shrimp spring rolls, or a Brie de Meaux...

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Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Wine rated (2025 guide) 90/100 (Outstanding wine)

Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)

About the wine:

Aromas of white flowers, golden apples, and pastry cream set the stage for the 2024 Chardonnay, which reveals a lush palate with sweet, fruity flavors and a touch of refreshing acidity. It concludes with a succulent, balanced finish, rendered with admirable precision. 2024–2027

Jancis Robinson

Jancis Robinson

Rated "Recommended"

Vinous

Vinous

Wine rated (2025 guide) 92/100

About the wine:

The 2024 Catena Chardonnay is a blend made primarily from grapes grown in the Uco Valley, with a small portion from Luján de Cuyo. The nose reveals aromas of honey and lychee, accompanied by tropical notes. Creamy and fruity, it offers a fresh, lingering finish. An alluring style. 2025–2032

James Suckling

James Suckling

Wine rated (2025 guide) 93/100

Rated "Recommended"

About the wine:

Aromas of sliced apples, buttercream, lemon curd, and cashews emanate from this creamy white wine. It is full-bodied and velvety, yet remains very fresh, with excellent concentration and a long, rich, and lively finish. Enjoy now or celller.

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