2019 Bodega Aleanna 'El Enemigo' Chardonnay

Chardonnay - 750ML
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REVIEWS

JS 96 VN 94 WA 93
JS 96

jamessuckling.com, March 2021

Cooked apple, lemon curd and light vanilla on the nose, together with stone, mineral and some dried flowers. Medium to full body with a creamy texture and beautiful fruit. Hints of vanilla and pie crust in the aftertaste...
VN 94

Vinous, June 2021

The 2019 Chardonnay El Enemigo from Gualtallary, Uco Valley, was aged for nine months in 500-liter barrels, partially in flor. Yellow with golden flecks. The aromas deliver cedar, hazelnut, hints of white fruit, a touch...
WA 93

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, March 2021

93+ The textbook 2019 Chardonnay is elegant and subtle, seamless and integrated, with moderate alcohol and great freshness, finishing dry and very tasty. Vigil likes to have some flor in part of his wines, and it gives...

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type White
Varietal Chardonnay
Country Argentina
Region Mendoza
Vintage 2019
Size 750ML
Percent alcohol 13.5%
Closure Cork

The 2019 Bodega Aleanna 'El Enemigo' Chardonnay from Mendoza, Argentina, showcases the meticulous craftsmanship of its producer, Bodega Aleanna. This white wine, sealed with a cork and having an alcohol content of 13.5%, has garnered high praise from several respected wine reviewers.

James Suckling awarded the wine an impressive score of 96, highlighting its "cooked apple, lemon curd and light vanilla on the nose, together with stone, mineral and some dried flowers." He describes the wine as having a "creamy texture and beautiful fruit," with "hints of vanilla and pie crust in the aftertaste." Suckling emphasizes its excellent quality for the price, recommending it for immediate enjoyment or cellaring.

Vinous also gave the 2019 El Enemigo Chardonnay high marks, with a score of 94. The reviewer notes its "yellow with golden flecks" appearance and complex aroma profile that includes "cedar, hazelnut, hints of white fruit, a touch of yeast and a whiff of sherry." The wine is described as "dry in the mouth, with a terse, velvety texture that nonetheless remains compact." The tasting note further elaborates on the wine's "cedar and flor flavors with hints of salinity" and a "prolix aftertaste," suggesting a drinking window from 2021 to 2034.

Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate provided a score of 93+, commending its "elegant and subtle, seamless and integrated" qualities. The review points out the wine's "great freshness, finishing dry and very tasty," and mentions the influence of flor during the aging process, which adds "special complexity and tastiness." The 2019 vintage is noted for its healthiness, with grapes achieving 13.5% alcohol while maintaining high acidity, contributing to a "vibrant and lively" palate. Produced with grapes from Gualtallary, the wine matured in 500-liter oak barrels for nine months, resulting in a limited production of 16,500 bottles.

Overall, the 2019 Bodega Aleanna 'El Enemigo' Chardonnay is highly regarded for its complexity, freshness, and excellent value, making it a noteworthy choice for Chardonnay enthusiasts.