Appellation Luján de Cuyo White Clay
2024
At heart, Catena is a story about family. Family who poured their lives, passion, and spirit into transforming scrub-laden desert into some of the most beautiful and unique vineyards in the world. Family that passed their knowledge from generation to generation, blending collective memory with state-of-the-art science from the new world of viticulture. Family who, through risk-taking, faith, and a little luck, transformed their treasured Mendoza terroir into the fountainhead of the...
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Family vintners for over 100 years, the Catenas are recognized for ther pioneering role in high-altitude viticulture in Argentina. Luján de Cuyo Appellation is known for its clay-rich soils and cool nights. This blend of Semillon and Chenin Blanc is Argentina’s century-old traditional white wine.
Deeply aromatic with expressive citrus and peach with a rich and mineral finish. Pairs well with vegetables, pasta and grilled white meats.
This shows golden fruit, white flowers and chamomile on the nose. The palate is medium- to full-bodied, crunchy and textured, with a chewy yet pleasant mouthfeel and persistent freshness. Incisive and enjoyable. A blend of semillon and chenin blanc. Drink now.
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The 2023 Appellation Luján de Cuyo White Clay combines 60% Sémillon and 40% Chenin Blanc that matured in first-, second- and third-use barrels. A harmonious, lifted bouquet of honeydew melon, white flowers and honeycomb introduces a vibrantly waxy palate, concluding with a broad yet citrus-tinged finish with impressive length.
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The 2021 Catena Appellation Lujan de Cuyo White Clay is a blend of 55% Sémillon and 45% Chenin from Luján de Cuyo, a third aged for up to seven months in barrels. Golden yellow in the glass. The Sémillon dominates the nose with notes of honey and flint accompanied by floral aromas. In the mouth, it’s tense and linear with good energy and flavor, as in a structured, compact palate. A style making a stand against commercial trends.
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Lemons and stone with a lightly steely and creamy edge. Really bright and nervy, with a bone-dry, elegant finish. 60% semillon and 40% chenin blanc. This should age well.
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Medium gold hue with a light honeyed tone with waxed lemon and fine lees. Creamy and round on the medium-bodied palate with fresh, medium acidity.
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This has aromas of sliced apples, lemons, white pears, blanched almonds, yoghurt and chalk. It’s medium-to full-bodied with a round, creamy and layered palate. Excellent concentration and focus. Mineral finish. Semillon and chenin blanc. Sustainable
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The 2021 Semillón - Chenin was produced with a blend of 55% Semillon and 45% Chenin Blanc from the Luján de Cuyo appellation. It was produced in a clean and fruit-driven way with moderate ripeness and alcohol (12.5%) and a vibrant and refreshing palate, round and balanced, with integrated acidity.
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Aromas of white flowers show on the nose and palate of this blend of 52% Sémillon and 48% Chenin Blanc. Excellent acidity shines through its creamy texture, lifting flavors of white fruit, chamomile and almond
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