Montes Chardonnay (75cl, 13.5%)

Montes Chardonnay is a 100% Chardonnay wine from Chile's Central Valley, bottled at 13.5% ABV in a 750ml bottle. Viña Montes was founded in 1988 by Aurelio Montes Sr., Douglas Murray, Alfredo Vidaurre and Pedro Grand. The Chardonnay grapes are fermented at controlled temperatures between 13°C and 14°C for approximately 25 days, and malolactic conversion is permitted to develop softness, volume and texture. The nose opens with ripe tropical fruit, cherimoya and pineapple leading, followed by pear and banana, with a subtle buttery quality from malolactic fermentation. The palate is fresh and fruit-forward, with tropical flavours meeting a creamy, well-structured mid-palate and crisp, well-integrated acidity. The finish is moderately long and elegant, with a mineral undertone lingering alongside echoes of tropical fruit.