Bodega Chacra

Mainque Chardonnay

9.116 ratings
9.05 pro ratings
Patagonia, Argentina
Chardonnay
Duck, Shellfish, Goose, Mushrooms, Manchego & Parmesan, Game, Pork, Squash & Root Vegetables, Chicken, Turkey, Cheddar & Gruyere, Meaty & Oily Fish, White Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Cream Sauces
Top Notes For
Ross Chernin

Super beautiful. It has weight and backbone yet so delicate. It has the perfect balance of austerity and richness. I still want to say it's Meursault in a Chacra bottle.

Super beautiful. It has weight and backbone yet so delicate. It has the perfect balance of austerity and richness. I still want to say it's Meursault in a Chacra bottle.

Mar 10th, 2021
Lee Pitofsky

A collaboration between Bodega Chacra and the great Jean Marc Roulot. Instantly Roulot tension, palate tingling acidity and precision are noticed. Nose is a bit musky and subdued. Opened up to show white flowers, citrus blossoms and stony minerals. Finishes with impressive length and energy. The wine is aged in old barrels from Roulot Meursault. Really cool collaboration.

A collaboration between Bodega Chacra and the great Jean Marc Roulot. Instantly Roulot tension, palate tingling acidity and precision are noticed. Nose is a bit musky and subdued. Opened up to show white flowers, citrus blossoms and stony minerals. Finishes with impressive length and energy. The wine is aged in old barrels from Roulot Meursault. Really cool collaboration.

Aug 22nd, 2020
Michael Herzog

Balanced with nice acidity. A touch of oak but just the right amount. Nice to switch it up away from the typical now and then. A new world style but not overdone. Has a few reminders of Burgundy in there...

Balanced with nice acidity. A touch of oak but just the right amount. Nice to switch it up away from the typical now and then. A new world style but not overdone. Has a few reminders of Burgundy in there...

Jun 12th, 2019
Shengli Hu

Green apple, white peach, wet stone, and fresh herbs. Savory and herbal on the palate. Moderate plus acid and moderate minus body.

Green apple, white peach, wet stone, and fresh herbs. Savory and herbal on the palate. Moderate plus acid and moderate minus body.

Dec 2nd, 2018
Steve Lapin

Absolutely incredible. I need to buy more before everyone realizes how great it is.

Absolutely incredible. I need to buy more before everyone realizes how great it is.

Nov 10th, 2020
Brett Rogosin

My initial impressions were, wow, this is tasty stuff. Then I started thinking of everything lemon: meringue, Meyer, candy drops. You can smell a clean, crisp stream of clear water over rocks with Meyer lemons floating by and honey crisp trees on the shores mixed with some white flowers. The minerality carries over with a strong tart punch of lemon tart. The acidity is strong with this one. I’d love more to see how it develops, but sadly have no more.

My initial impressions were, wow, this is tasty stuff. Then I started thinking of everything lemon: meringue, Meyer, candy drops. You can smell a clean, crisp stream of clear water over rocks with Meyer lemons floating by and honey crisp trees on the shores mixed with some white flowers. The minerality carries over with a strong tart punch of lemon tart. The acidity is strong with this one. I’d love more to see how it develops, but sadly have no more.

Mar 3rd, 2020
Arden Barnett

Burgundy or Patagonia’s? Fresh zested lemon, dried pineapple, crisp apples on the nose. Vibrant minerality, lemon juice, pears, just the right amount of oak on the palate. Really exciting find. Fantastic replacement for a 1er cru Burgundy at half the price.

Burgundy or Patagonia’s? Fresh zested lemon, dried pineapple, crisp apples on the nose. Vibrant minerality, lemon juice, pears, just the right amount of oak on the palate. Really exciting find. Fantastic replacement for a 1er cru Burgundy at half the price.

Dec 27th, 2019
Michal Rosenn

tight, clean, and bright with just the right amount of oak. what a nice surprise

tight, clean, and bright with just the right amount of oak. what a nice surprise

Oct 5th, 2019
Michael Greene

Touch of oak. Peaches and lime. Good acid. Lighter in body. Better day 2

Touch of oak. Peaches and lime. Good acid. Lighter in body. Better day 2

Jun 15th, 2019
Rick K
9.1

Nice chardonnay. Green apple, lemon curd. Nice acidity and balance. Patagonia. . .who knew?

Nice chardonnay. Green apple, lemon curd. Nice acidity and balance. Patagonia. . .who knew?

Jun 8th, 2019