2025 Bodega Chacra Mainque Chardonnay

Mainque is a collaboration between Bodega Chacra and famed Burgundy producer Jean-Marc Roulot. Mainque Chardonnay comes from 3 parcels of land with a range of sand, clay, and pebble soils that are all biodynamically farmed. The wine is aged in old barrels from Roulot's domaine in Meursault.

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The 2025 Mainqué Chardonnay combines five vineyards situated on sandy soils, including the estate Lunita site, each vinified separately and matured predominantly in oak barrels, along with amphora and stainless steel for 11 months. A radiant nose combines a core of tropical citrus with fresh herbs and floral overtones, followed by a beautifully textured mouthfeel that perfectly balances lush texture with spry energy. It concludes with a similarly lifted finish that echoes with lovely nuance and a discreet lees-derived richness. Drink 2026-2033.
94 points
Matthew Luczy - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

The saltiness in this chardonnay is so impressive, with aromas of sliced apples, honey, crushed stones and honeysuckle. Medium-bodied, crunchy, vivid and flavorful, with hints of peaches and grape skin. Drink now or hold.
96 points
James Suckling

No frost this vintage, unlike the last two. Not warm not cold. No malo. 10% new oak.
Highly perfumed, almond meal, honey florals, white peach, a little biscuit spice and matchstick, subtle but pleasant green tones. Light in body, cool acidity, pink grapefruit and white nectarine, some saline savoury things, quite flinty, honey almond perfume and cucumber on a long finish. A striking wine combining delicacy with flavour, and more importantly you can drink the hell out of it. Drink 2026 - 2035+.
95 points
Gary Walsh - The Wine Front