Mapu Reserva Chardonnay
⏳ Drinking Window
2021 - 2024
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Grilled sea bass, roasted chicken with herbs, creamy pasta dishes
✨ Technical Specifications
Hailing from the fertile soils of Chile's Central Valley, Mapu Reserva Chardonnay is a vibrant expression of South American terroir crafted with French winemaking expertise. The name 'Mapu' pays homage to the indigenous Mapuche people, meaning 'Earth' in their native tongue—a nod to the deep connection between the land and the vine. Baron Philippe de Rothschild established their Chilean presence to marry the exceptional natural conditions of the Central Valley with traditional Bordeaux savoir-faire. This Reserva Chardonnay is sourced from carefully selected vineyards where warm, sunny days are tempered by cool breezes from the Andes and the Pacific Ocean. To achieve its signature balance of fresh tropical fruit and elegant structure, the wine undergoes temperature-controlled fermentation in stainless steel, with a portion of the blend aged in French oak barrels to impart a subtle creaminess and delicate notes of vanilla and toasted brioche.
🍾 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
13-13.5%