Castillo de Molina Reserve Chardonnay from Chile's Casablanca Valley — intense bright yellow with peach, tropical pineapple, bread, and vanilla aromas, a creamy mouthfeel with good body and a balanced finish that reflects its ageing without overwhelming the fruity character.
Tasting Notes
Intense, bright yellow. Upfront fruity aromas of peach alongside subtle tropical notes of pineapple, as well as hints of bread and vanilla. Creamy mouthfeel with good body. A balanced wine with a finish that reflects its ageing without this overwhelming its fruity character. Bronze Medal Decanter World Wine Awards, 85 points Wine Enthusiast.
Quick Facts
- Grape: 100% Chardonnay
- Origin: Chile, Casablanca Valley (cool coastal)
- Style: Dry white Reserva, lees-aged, oak-influenced
- Winemaking: Cool-climate Casablanca Valley, lees ageing, light oak
Food Pairing
Oily fish such as salmon or tuna, and poultry.
Serving
Serve at 10°C. Open 10 minutes before serving.
About the Producer
Castillo de Molina is the Reserva range of San Pedro, one of Chile's largest wine groups, producing wines from selected valleys across Chile with a focus on varietal expression and regional character.