Escudo Rojo Chardonnay
⏳ Drinking Window
Typically best enjoyed within 1 to 4 years from the vintage release.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Grilled salmon, roasted chicken, creamy mushroom pasta
✨ Technical Specifications
Escudo Rojo, translating to 'Red Shield' in Spanish, is a direct tribute to the Rothschild family's historic name (Rote Schild). Established in 1999, this Chilean venture represents the family's dedication to marrying traditional French winemaking expertise with the exceptional terroirs of Chile. The Escudo Rojo Chardonnay is sourced from select vineyards in the cooler microclimates of the Central Valley, particularly benefiting from maritime influences that preserve natural acidity. To craft a wine of both freshness and complexity, a portion of the juice is fermented and aged in oak barrels, lending subtle notes of vanilla and toasted brioche, while the remainder is vinified in stainless steel to highlight vibrant tropical fruit and citrus aromas.
🍾 About the Producer
Established in 1933 by the pioneering Baron Philippe de Rothschild, Baron Philippe de Rothschild SA is an internationally revered wine company anchored in Pauillac, Bordeaux. Alongside governing Premier Grand Cru Classé flagship Château Mouton Rothschild, the house crafts benchmark négociant and estate wines extending across Bordeaux, the Languedoc, and Chile's Maipo and Casablanca Valleys. The viticultural approach pairs high-standard sustainable practices—notably Haute Valeur Environnementale (HVE) certification and eco-friendly plot selection—with meticulous varietal expression. Across maritime Médoc gravels, Mediterranean limestone clay, and Pacific-cooled Chilean alluvial deposits, winemakers craft crisp, aromatic, and structured white expressions. Notable bottlings include Bordeaux blends such as Sélection Agneau Blanc and Berger Baron Blanc, Languedoc single-varietals like Viognier and Sauvignon Blanc, alongside Chilean representations like Escudo Rojo Chardonnay Reserva and Las Huertas Chardonnay. Each cuvée reflects the firm's exacting balance of pure fruit vibrancy, textural precision, and classical restraint.
🍇 Grapes
Chardonnay
🍷 ABV
13.5% - 14%