Petite Fleur, Chardonnay 2021

Bodega Monteviejo

Petite Fleur, Chardonnay
2021

Country
Argentina
Regulated designation
Geographical Indication (GI)
Region
Mendoza
Subregion
Valle de Uco
Classification
Not applicable
Varietal(s)
Chardonnay 100 %
Alcohol percentage
13.5%
Colour
White
Sugar
Dry
Producer's website

About this winery

Bodega Monteviejo is the estate of Catherine Péré-Vergé in the Clos de los Siete. This estate was created ex nihilo in the Uco Valley south of Mendoza under the leadership of Mr. Rolland and J.M. Arcaute in 1998. As for the other estates that make up the "Clos", the winemaking is advised by Mr. Rolland. The figures given by the estate: 300 hectares of vineyards, a building of 8000m² with a capacity to process 1,500,000 bottles.

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Product notes

Fermentation takes place gently at controlled temperatures. 18% of the wine is fermented in 2nd-fill French oak barrels. 20% of the wine is aged in 2nd and 3rd fill French oak barrels for 12 months. Then aged in bottle for 6 months. Translucent/brilliant yellow color. Aroma of white stone fruit. Good acidity and fruity flavors on the palate. A fresh, elegant wine.

Production notes

All winemaking processes are focused on preserving freshness and elegance. The use of cold-processing equipment to preserve the most subtle and delicate characteristics of the grape variety. Fermentation takes place gently at controlled temperatures. Only 18% of the wine is fermented in second-fill French oak barrels. 20% of the wine is aged in second- and third-fill French oak barrels for 12 months. It is then aged in bottle for 6 months.

Tasting notes

Translucent/brilliant yellow color. Aroma of white stone fruit. Good acidity and fruity flavors on the palate. A fresh, elegant wine.