Château Los Boldos Tradition Réserve Chardonnay 2024
Bright pale yellow with green hues. This wine has aromas of tropical fruit, apricots and pears. Lively and fresh acidity complements the wine’s persistent fruitiness and elegant finish.
Château Los Boldos has 170 hectares of vineyards which benefit from a Mediterranean climate. The clear, bright skies during the summer and the high diurnal temperature range are ideal for growing fruit that maintains fresh acidity whilst ripening to perfection. The nearby Cachapoal river also moderates temperatures, while stony alluvial soils in the vineyard ensure low yields. Los Boldos makes wine exclusively from their own vineyards, therefore controlling everything from grape to bottle.
The wine underwent maceration in stainless steel tanks with fermentation lasting three weeks at cool, controlled temperatures between 13-15°C to preserve delicate aromatics and freshness. Malolactic fermentation was blocked to maintain natural acidity and crisp character. The wine was aged for three months in stainless steel tanks, emphasising purity of fruit and varietal expression. Vineyard yields were maintained at 15 tons per hectare, balancing quality and productivity.
| RRP | £12.99 |
| Bottle size | 75cl |
| Vintage | 2024 |
| Alcoholic strength | 12.5% |
| Country | Chile |
| Region | Cachapoal Andes |
| Grapes | Chardonnay 100% |
| Residual sugar (g/l) | 3.29 |
| Vegetarian | Yes |
| Vegan | Yes |
| Organic | No |
| Biodynamic | No |
| Closure | Screwcap |
Château Los Boldos has transformed since being purchased by Sogrape in 2008. Based in Chile’s Cachapoal Valley, they hired renowned soil scientist and viticultural consultant Pedro Parra to assess their estate vineyards and match grape varieties to a myriad of soil types. Additionally advising on types of rootstocks, planting density, orientation and irrigation frequency, Pedro’s work has transformed these vineyards, resulting in exceptional fruit quality. This is well reflected in Château Los Boldos’ wines, which are carefully made by head winemaker Diego Veragara and renowned consultant, Alberto Antonini.
The estate’s first vineyards were planted in 1948 and today Château Los Boldos has 170 hectares of vineyards planted with Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Carmenère and Syrah. The Cachapoal Valley, in the foothills of the Andes, has a Mediterranean climate and high diurnal range, making it ideal for growing grapes that retain fresh acidity while achieving optimum ripeness. The nearby Cachapoal River also moderates temperatures, while stony alluvial soils in the vineyard ensure low yields. Château Los Boldos makes wine using fruit exclusively from their own vineyards, therefore retaining control from grape to bottle and ensuring consistently high quality in their wines.
