2023 El Enemigo Chardonnay Mendoza

“Salty and spicy, with aromas of ginger, cardamom, lemons and sea salt. The palate is medium- to full-bodied, sharp and pungent, with a precise, saline character. Rich, focused and delicious. From grapes grown in Gualtallary. Fermented and aged in French oak, of which 35% was new. Drink or hold.” – Jacobo García Andrade Review Date: April 2025

“The 2023 Chardonnay El Enemigo comes from Gualtallary, Uco Valley. Aged in 500-liter French oak barrels, it opens with green apple, chamomile, white peach, herbs and a subtle vermouth note. Dry, compact and saline, the oak broadens the palate where richness is otherwise restrained. The 2023 is a modern, refined profile for Gualtallary Chardonnay in a warm vintage. Drinking Window: 2025-2033” – Joaquín Hidalgo Review Date: August 2025

“The 2023 Chardonnay has a compelling nose of steely green apple but is more defined by its grasp of flinty mineral and texture of wet stone. Quenching acidity underscores a liner, focused, and seamless expression of refined complexity and light-bodied grace. Enjoy now and for another 7-10 years.” – Virginie Boone Review Date: May 2025

“The 2023 Chardonnay derives from Adrianna Vineyard, was vinified in 500-liter barrique and incorporates some biological aging and a small portion of a five-year-old solera. Leading with a bright, citrus-driven nose bolstered by an elegant nutty richness, the palate is vibrant, textural and seamless, concluding with a succulent and nuanced finish. As with the whole El Enemigo range, this offers a fantastic value that entirely transcends the price point. Drink Date: 2024 – 2031” – Matthew Luczy Review Date: May 2025