Tabali Talinay Chardonnay 2023
Tabali Talinay Chardonnay 2023
Price: 28,00€
DESCRIPTION
Tabali Talinay Chardonnay 2023 comes from the Talinay vineyard, located 12 km from the Pacific Ocean in the coolest zone of the Valle de Limarí, on limestone hillsides of marine origin, a rare geological phenomenon in Chile. The cold coastal breezes and late ripening favor natural tension and aromatic precision. Hand-harvested on February 11 with rigorous sorting, it is aged for 11 months in barrels with daily stirring of the lees (bâtonnage) to enhance texture and complexity. Established in 2002 in Limarí, on the edge of the Atacama Desert, Tabalí is a pioneer of viticulture in this valley. The estate crafts wines that span Chile from east to west within the same valley, from its high-altitude Roca Madre vineyard in the Andes to the coastal Talinay vineyards near the Pacific Ocean. The range is crafted by winemaker Felipe Muller and viticulturist Hector Rojas.
On the nose, a pure and precise expression, marked by notes of fresh citrus, white-fleshed fruits, and a chalky mineral core. On the palate, an ample and creamy attack, supported by a vibrant acidity and a persistent, saline, and elegant finish. It pairs well with pan-seared sea scallops or a roasted sea bass with a lemony beurre blanc. Aging potential of 5 years.
REGION
Coquimbo
Chile
Coquimbo is the northernmost wine area in Chile, with barely 2,000 hectares of vines. What the region lacks in size, it more than makes up for in character and individuality. Its three subregions, Limarí, Elqui and Choapa, offer a remarkable diversity of terroirs.
In the Limarí Valley, where vines have been grown for over 400 years, limestone soils, low rainfall and a morning sea fog regularly followed by a warm, sunny afternoon give the wines a rare and distinctive minerality. Further north, the Elqui Valley, at the gateway to the Atacama Desert, produces bright, intensely aromatic wines, especially Sauvignon Blanc and Syrah, where the secret to successful viticulture lies in altitude. The vineyards receive far higher levels of sunlight than any European wine region, which shows in the vibrancy and intensity of the wines.
From the saline minerality of Limarí whites to the sunny, concentrated reds of Elqui, Coquimbo stands out as one of the most fascinating wine regions of the New World: confidential, demanding and truly singular.
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A white wine that is both creamy and saline, born on a very pure limestone soil that gives it magnificent tension and freshness.