Edicion Limitada Black Chardonnay
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Typically best enjoyed 3–8 years from the vintage release.
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creamy mushroom risotto, roasted chicken, grilled sea bass
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Viña Morandé's Edición Limitada Black Chardonnay is a testament to the winery's pioneering exploration of Chile's southern frontiers. Sourced from the cool, wind-swept vineyards of the South (Sur) region, particularly the volcanic soils of the Malleco Valley, this wine redefines Chilean Chardonnay. Winemakers utilize innovative vessels such as concrete eggs and large, untoasted French oak foudres for fermentation and aging. This minimal-intervention approach, combined with native yeast fermentation and extended lees contact, preserves the pristine, high-acid profile of the grapes while imparting a complex, textured mouthfeel and a distinct smoky, flinty minerality that reflects its unique terroir.
🍾 wine.about_producer
Founded in 1996 by pioneering winemaker Pablo Morandé, Viña Morandé is a trailblazing Chilean winery renowned for its innovative spirit and commitment to expressing the country's diverse terroirs. Headquartered in Pelequén within the O'Higgins Region, the estate is celebrated for Morandé's historic role in introducing cool-climate viticulture to the Casablanca Valley. The winery employs a forward-thinking production philosophy, utilizing traditional large oak foudres, concrete eggs, and clay amphorae to craft highly expressive, minimal-intervention wines. Their acclaimed portfolio spans from the iconic, estate-grown Bordeaux-style blend House of Morandé to the terroir-driven Gran Reserva and Terrarum lines, showcasing exceptional Cabernet Sauvignon, Carmenere, and Sauvignon Blanc. The official estate is located at Ruta 5 Sur, Km 122, Pelequén, Malloa, O'Higgins, Chile, and more information can be found at https://www.morande.cl.