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Blanchard y Lurton
Mendoza
With its western borderline dominated by the Andes and its 146,000 hectares of vineyards representing 70% of the country’s wine production, Mendoza is Argentina’s biggest and most important wine-growing province.
Mendoza’s vineyards are a haven to Old World varieties including Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah, Tempranillo, Bonarda, Sangiovese, Barbera, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Chenin Blanc. The province’s signature grape is Malbec.
Mendoza still produces large amounts of inexpensive wine for domestic consumption, as well as grape concentrate, but the sub-region of Luján de Cuyo stands out with some lovely velvety Malbecs, while the cool, gravelly Maipú is best for Cabernet Sauvignon.
The most exciting area in Mendoza for fine whites, however, is the Uco Valley, that has the highest vineyards, up to 1,200 metres above sea level. Chardonnay, Sauvignon, Chenin, Pinot Grigio and Torrontés fare particularly well in its cool climate. Its sub-region of Tupungato produces Argentina’s best Chardonnay.
Other Varieties
There are over 200 different grape varieties used in modern wine making (from a total of over 1000). Most lesser known blends and varieties are traditional to specific parts of the world.
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This wine is a bin-end, discounted by 20%. Excludes BBX stock.
Set up in 2014 to produce only white wines, Blanchard y Lurton is an innovative collaboration between winemaker Andrés Blanchard and Bordeaux producer François Lurton. They have championed the white variety, Tokay (also known as Sauvignon Vert or Friulano), but their blend changes year to year, often also including Viognier, Pinot Gris, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc.
Rich and slightly honeyed on the nose, this well rounded, textural wine displays generous notes of white peach, nectarine and baking spices (from time in oak), lifted by a vibrant flair of chamomile, both on the nose and palate. A gentle minerality and refreshing acidity perfectly complement the rich, waxy texture. Drink now to 2023.
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