2019 Quebrada Seca, RETA, Limarí Valley
This Chardonnay comes from vineyards planted in 1993 in a mini-appellation within Limari. The vines are 25km from the ocean and are on a mix of clay and limestone soil. The result is a slightly smoky, reductive white, but with the round ripeness of the new world. There is a distinct saline, iodine finish, very long and refreshing. Only old oak is used and maturation was 24 months with plenty of lees. Tiny production of around 4,500 bottles.