Mascota Vineyards
Unánime Chardonnay
Argentina
Wow. I was absolutely impressed by this. I expected a bit more oak richness from this, but what I got was balance and elegance. Beautiful soft nose of peonies, pear, meyer lemon, and vanilla. The pallet was light on its feet, Burgundian in style - lemon zest, green apple skin, almond, creme, clove, and a subtle touch of butter to soften the mouth feel with perfect conjunction of its refreshing acid. This could have fooled me for a great St. Aubin! And better yet, for $20 out of Argentina!
Wow. I was absolutely impressed by this. I expected a bit more oak richness from this, but what I got was balance and elegance. Beautiful soft nose of peonies, pear, meyer lemon, and vanilla. The pallet was light on its feet, Burgundian in style - lemon zest, green apple skin, almond, creme, clove, and a subtle touch of butter to soften the mouth feel with perfect conjunction of its refreshing acid. This could have fooled me for a great St. Aubin! And better yet, for $20 out of Argentina!
5 people found it helpfulJul 11th, 2017
What a surprise! I have been off. Chards but this one had a good rating so I took a chance. I love oaky Chards and this one delivered along with a Christ finish that I didn’t anticipate. This one is a winner.
What a surprise! I have been off. Chards but this one had a good rating so I took a chance. I love oaky Chards and this one delivered along with a Christ finish that I didn’t anticipate. This one is a winner.
1 person found it helpfulJul 27th, 2020
Aged on lees for 6 months this pale lemon Chard from a cool climate has stone and tropical fruit aromas with cedar and slight biscuit notes. On the palate flavors of pear, melon and lemon juice with some vanilla and toasty oak. Medium+ finish, lively acidity ending with sweet vanilla citrus spice, not as good as ‘17. Tasting Sample!
Aged on lees for 6 months this pale lemon Chard from a cool climate has stone and tropical fruit aromas with cedar and slight biscuit notes. On the palate flavors of pear, melon and lemon juice with some vanilla and toasty oak. Medium+ finish, lively acidity ending with sweet vanilla citrus spice, not as good as ‘17. Tasting Sample!
1 person found it helpfulFeb 29th, 2020Aged on lees for 6 months this pale lemon Chard from a cool climate has stone and tropical fruit aromas with slight smoky biscuit notes. On the palate flavors of pear, melon and lemon juice with some vanilla and toasty oak. Medium+ finish, lively acidity ending with sweet vanilla citrus spice. Nice. Tasting Sample!
Aged on lees for 6 months this pale lemon Chard from a cool climate has stone and tropical fruit aromas with slight smoky biscuit notes. On the palate flavors of pear, melon and lemon juice with some vanilla and toasty oak. Medium+ finish, lively acidity ending with sweet vanilla citrus spice. Nice. Tasting Sample!
1 person found it helpfulJan 16th, 2020
Deep gold color with a nose of lemon, pineapple, and butter, with chalky notes. Nice mouthfeel with medium acidity. Medium to full-bodied. Good length on a smooth finish with a kiss of oak. Mascota is bringing it with these Unanime wines!
Deep gold color with a nose of lemon, pineapple, and butter, with chalky notes. Nice mouthfeel with medium acidity. Medium to full-bodied. Good length on a smooth finish with a kiss of oak. Mascota is bringing it with these Unanime wines!
1 person found it helpfulJun 15th, 2019
Had the 2021 and this 2022 is a completely different wine. Significantly more reserved - Maconnaise style, lean, dare I say thin. Citrus, minerals and flowers on palate, prominent acidity, med - body and modest finish. They jacked up price & under-delivered
Had the 2021 and this 2022 is a completely different wine. Significantly more reserved - Maconnaise style, lean, dare I say thin. Citrus, minerals and flowers on palate, prominent acidity, med - body and modest finish. They jacked up price & under-delivered
Nov 20th, 2024
Nice balance, I liked the slight mineral aspect. Not oaky, great price
Nice balance, I liked the slight mineral aspect. Not oaky, great price
Jan 6th, 2024This had a WHOLE lot of aromas & flavors going on: huge oak influence, vanillin, buttered popcorn, candied pineapple, lemon chiffon, lanolin, white flavors, hint of ginger - just strikingly assertive nose, decadent, heavily manipulated, on the palate - it’s huge, full bodied, full throttle, gobs of flavor recalling nose. I can see this having wide appeal, and overdelivers for $14.
This had a WHOLE lot of aromas & flavors going on: huge oak influence, vanillin, buttered popcorn, candied pineapple, lemon chiffon, lanolin, white flavors, hint of ginger - just strikingly assertive nose, decadent, heavily manipulated, on the palate - it’s huge, full bodied, full throttle, gobs of flavor recalling nose. I can see this having wide appeal, and overdelivers for $14.
Dec 7th, 2023
Very good, but not as good as red Unánime (malbec or blend). My first white Unánime. Very refreshing (citrus). A wet straw, butter and honey. Short, bitter finish (grapefruit).
Very good, but not as good as red Unánime (malbec or blend). My first white Unánime. Very refreshing (citrus). A wet straw, butter and honey. Short, bitter finish (grapefruit).
Nov 8th, 2021