- Vintage
- 2024
- Region
- Navarre / Spain
- Grape
- Chardonnay
- Type
- white
- ABV
- 14%
- Volume
- 75cl
- Aging
- With Ageing
- Production
- Traditional
Finca Legardeta Chardonnay · 2024
With over 11 generations of vine growers to look back on, J. Chivite Family Estates is Navarra's great classic winery and a dynasty that has made its surname synonymous with maturity, elegance and expertise. Actively involved in business since 1860 and incorporating a clear commitment for quality wines since the middle of last century, the winery currently possesses 120 ha of vineyards in Tierra Estella, grown on clay-loam and limestone soils and enjoying a significant Atlantic influence which will be noticeable in its wines, especially in those of its Finca de Villatuerta collection. Its Chardonnay is a white that's full of energy and has a refinement that picks up this terroir's characteristics as well as showcasing Chivite's mastery. A single varietal obtained using the best Chardonnay grapes from the vineyards on the slopes of the Granja de Legardeta, in Villatuerta, which provides proof of the winery's special proficiency in the manufacture of whites and rosés. Its production process, with a partial fermentation in barrel and an ageing of 6 months on its lees, endows it with texture, freshness and complexity, enhancing the fruit-forward and aromatic profile of this variety and permitting a long evolution in bottle. A delicate and rounded white, with intense and perfumed aromas (white acacia flowers, citrus fruits, dried fruits and nuts...), some smoky touches and a mineral undertone. On the palate its attack is sweet and luscious, fresh and expressive, lively and mineral, with creamy suggestions and confectionery hints enveloped in a velvety texture. With a long and persistent finish which stresses those confectionery notes and its mineral undertone. Overall, an elegant and harmonious drink, the sort you'll never easily tire of.
White flowers, Passion fruit, Citrus fruits, Dried fruit and nuts, Smoky notes, Earthy notes
Fresh, Expressive, Vivacious, Mineral, Creamy, Long finish
Aperitifs, Soft cheeses, White meats, Oily fish
About the vineyard[+]
Navarre: Crossroads of Cultures and Winemaking Navarre's winemaking heritage is as old as the very mountains that adorn its landscape. Located in the north of Spain, Navarre has historically been a land of encounters between different cultures, and this is reflected in the rich diversity of its wines. If you are looking to experience the magic of Navarrese wine, you are in the right place. During the Roman Empire vine cultivation was widespread throughout this region, but it was especially during the Middle Ages, as Navarre became a powerful kingdom in its own right, that its wines became more famous. Pilgrims, passing through the area on their Way to Santiago, tasted the wine and, recording comments in their diaries, described it as "excellent". Rosés of Legend If there is one thing that has established Navarre on the world wine map, it is its rosés. These wines, with their vibrant hues and fresh character, are the perfect expression of Navarrese wine. Native and Foreign Grapes Navarre has traditionally been known as Spain's great rosé wine producer, but nowadays the situation has changed with a gradual tendency to move over to the production of quality red wines. Although historically the Garnacha has been the most popular variety, over recent years, particularly in its southern zone the Tempranillo grape has been planted and now exceeds the surface area of Garnacha. Other grapes chosen for planting that are giving highly satisfactory results are Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Chardonnay. A Terroir of Contrasts From the Atlantic influence of the north to the more arid climate of the south, Navarra offers a range of microclimates that result in wines of unparalleled complexity. From north to south, Navarre could be described as resembling a small country: the Pyrenees form a border with France to the north, while in the central part, the slightly undulating ground supports cereal fields, market garden produce and vineyards, and to the south, there is a vast semi-arid area through which the River Ebro flows. This means that the DO is divided into 5 sub-regions lying to the south of Pamplona, although they generally share a continental climate (with an Atlantic influence in the northern sub-zones) and brownish-grey limestone soils that are poor in organic matter. These are the sub-regions: Valdizarbe, Tierra Estella, Baja Montaña, Ribera Alta and Ribera Baja. Our Navarrese Wine Curation We work side by side with family-owned wineries, cooperatives and cutting-edge producers in Navarra to bring you a selection that embodies the essence and diversity of this very special region. Each bottle is a direct passport to the vineyards of Navarre.