Bodegas Carrau

Las Violetas Chardonnay de Reserva

8.514 ratings
8.12 pro ratings
Las Violetas, Canelones, Uruguay
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
Sipping Fine Wine

Yellow straw with aromas of stone and tropical fruits with musty notes. The palate shows Apple, pear and melon, zesty flavors with gentle toasty oak. The finish is crisp with a mineral character, good balance. Much better than prior vintages.

Yellow straw with aromas of stone and tropical fruits with musty notes. The palate shows Apple, pear and melon, zesty flavors with gentle toasty oak. The finish is crisp with a mineral character, good balance. Much better than prior vintages.

Sep 18th, 2016
Michael Wangbickler CWE DipWSET

President Drink Local Wine Inc, Educator Discover Wine & Spirits Academy

8.5

Nice.

Nice.

Sep 12th, 2013
Al Shikoh

Medium golden color. Golden Delicious apple, pineapple, butterscotch, and pie crust on the nose. Full bodied coming in at 13.5% alcohol with ripe fruit and rich texture on the palate although a bit flabby. Sourced from Carrau's "Las Violetas" vineyard's calcareous soils just 39 km north of Montevideo and then aged 6 months in new French oak on the lees. Overall, a very pleasing oaked/MLF New World Chard at this price point. $15.

Medium golden color. Golden Delicious apple, pineapple, butterscotch, and pie crust on the nose. Full bodied coming in at 13.5% alcohol with ripe fruit and rich texture on the palate although a bit flabby. Sourced from Carrau's "Las Violetas" vineyard's calcareous soils just 39 km north of Montevideo and then aged 6 months in new French oak on the lees. Overall, a very pleasing oaked/MLF New World Chard at this price point. $15.

Jun 13th, 2017
Erwin Dink

the yellow combine / harvesting corn / summer pot luck (2014)

the yellow combine / harvesting corn / summer pot luck (2014)

Jun 6th, 2016
Louis Martin

Buttery and oaky, with a surprising hint of spice not usually found in a Chardonnay.

Buttery and oaky, with a surprising hint of spice not usually found in a Chardonnay.

Feb 14th, 2016
Nicholas O'Connell

Refreshing, mellow oak

Refreshing, mellow oak

Apr 4th, 2014
Erich Broksas

Early Mountain Vineyards

7.6

Erich had this 9 years ago

Erich had this 9 years ago

Aug 27th, 2015
Elton Pupo Nogueira

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Elton had this 7 years ago

Mar 23rd, 2018
Miguel Stein

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Jan 26th, 2018
Paige Osborne

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Paige had this 9 years ago

Apr 28th, 2016