2024 Nekeas El Rincon Chardonnay

A rich, creamy textured Chardonnay with a long mouth filling finish.

Nekeas was established by a number of generational growers in the late 1980’s. Hit by hard times, low grape prices and high labour costs they were forced to pull up most of most of their vines during the 1960’s. However, with winemaking still flowing through their veins a group of landholders made the decision to pool some of their resources, embarking on a project to plant new vineyards and build a modern production facility.
Fruit for the ‘El Rincon’ Chardonnay is sourced from vineyards with an elevation of 600-650m (one of the highest, coolest wine corners of Spain with huge diurnal temperature swings). Fermentation is spontaneous in top quality French oak followed by three months of aging on fine lees.
Brilliant pale straw colour with a subtle green tinged outskirts and watery hue. Pronounced aromas of ripe peach, honeycomb and bacon fat fill the nostrils followed by some crème brulee and spicy nougat like notes. Rich, creamy textured flavours of peach, honeycomb and crème brulee coat the palate. Notions of bacon fat and spicy nougat extend across the back half. Balanced acidity with a long, mouth filling finish.
Drink over the next 2-3 years.
Alc. 13.5%