I’ve highlighted a couple tasty Chilean, cool-climate chardonnays lately. So, today let’s round it out with a third. This one, from Concha y Toro, is another from the Limarí Valley.
Concha y Toro is the largest wine producer in Chile, and the largest in Latin America. Its roots go all the way back to 1883, when Don Melchor Concha y Toro brought vines from Bordeaux to the Maipo Valley region. Concha y Toro has a dozen or so different brands they produce, ranging from bargain brands to premium. The Marques de Casa Concha brand has been around since 1976 and is a low mid-price brand.
This chardonnay has a rather spicy and smoky nose. In terms of the fruit it’s mostly melon aromas. The palate offers green apple, melon and pineapple flavors, with outstanding acidity. The mid-palate and finish show a touch of spice too. It has a nice mouth feel and a long, tasty finish.
Wine: Concha y Toro Marques de Casa Concha Chardonnay
Variety: Chardonnay
Vintage: 2009
Alcohol: 14%
Rating: 88
Price: $19.00
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Disclosure: This wine was received as a media sample.