2023 Montes Alpha Chardonnay
| Type of Wine | White |
|---|---|
| Country | Chile |
| Region | |
| Winery | |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Grape | |
| Content (Alc) | 0.75 ltr (14%) |
| Drink window | 2025 - 2029 |
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Description
The Montes Alpha Chardonnay is a sophisticated Chardonnay from Chile. Complexity and subtlety go hand in hand. This is the cream of the crop from the ViƱa Montes winery. With a bright, golden yellow color, it boasts enticing aromas and flavors of ripe tropical fruit (pineapple, banana, mango), soft stone fruit (peach, apricot), and fresh grapefruit. A hint of asparagus in the background, characteristic of Casablanca Chardonnay wines. There's also a touch of toast, a result of oak aging. Richness and freshnessāeverything is in perfect balance.
Such a full-bodied, rich wine is the ultimate food wine. Wonderful with a hearty lunch or a delicious dinner. This Montes Alpha pairs beautifully with salmon tartare, lobster, fresh shellfish, mature cheeses, and pasta with cream sauce.
FACT: The wine is stored in our climate-controlled Wine Warehouse, and if you pick it up, you'll also receive a nice discount. We're located right next to the Rijksweg with ample parking. Click here for the address.
ABOUT MONTES
Montes is a leading winemaker in Chile and was instrumental in the country's recent quality improvement. Aurelio Montes Sr. was named Chile's most influential winemaker for this achievement.
In 1987, Aurelio Montes and three partners took the initiative to start a wine company with the goal of unleashing Chile's full potential as a wine country and producing the highest possible quality wine. This has been quite successful; Montes is one of Chile's absolute top producers, and Aurelio was recently named the country's most influential winemaker. Montes owns five vineyards. Three of them are located in the Curico Valley and two in the Colchagua Valley, together covering 600 hectares. In 2004, a brand-new winery was built in Alpalta, designed according to the Chinese Fengh Shui philosophy. Aurelio Jr. has also made his mark as a winemaker, and together with his father, he forms a close-knit and successful team.
Specifications
| Type of Wine | White |
|---|---|
| Country | Chile |
| Region | Maipo Valley |
| Winery | Montes |
| Grape | Chardonnay |
| Biological certified | No |
| Natural wine | No |
| Vegan | No |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Drinking as of | 2025 |
| Drinking till | 2029 |
| Alcohol % | 14 |
| Alcohol free/low | No |
| Content | 0.75 ltr |
| Oak aging | Yes |
| Sparkling | No |
| Dessert wine | No |
| Closure | Cork |
| Promotion | Tier Price |
| Vinous rating | 92 |
Professional Reviews
Vinous
92
Drinking Window
2024 - 2030
From: The Chilean Coast: Where the Pacific Shapes Vibrant Reds and Whites (Jul 2024)
The 2022 Chardonnay Montes Alpha is sourced from Casablanca and Leyda in the Coastal Range. Aged for 12 months in French oak barrels, this yellow wine presents green apple notes alongside hints of creamed corn and a touch of vanilla. Indulgent and creamy on the palate, the subtly refreshing mouthfeel leads to a plush finish. This is a well-crafted, judiciously oaked coastal Chardonnay.
- By JoaquĆn Hidalgo on July 2024
Aurelio Montes, Douglas Murray, Alfredo Vidaurre and Pedro Grand established the winery in early 1998 with the vision of producing high-end wine that was unavailable in Chile at the time. Three decades later, itās now a private limited company controlled by the Montes, GarcĆ©s Silva, Barros, Murray, Guarachi and Vidaurre families. Montes has established itself as a key producer, commanding some of the highest prices per case in the country. Headquartered in Apalta, they source grapes from various locations, from LimarĆ to as far north as Itata, while waiting for their vineyard planted near the ChiloĆ© canals to mature.
With a portfolio of iconic wines such as Cabernet Sauvignon Montes Alpha, Syrah Montes Folly and CarmĆ©nĆØre Purple Angel, they also have a line of experimental offerings under the Outer Limits label. While the Montes Alpha wines represent the best of the Chilean ripe and indulgent palate, the Outer Limits wines explore different conditions. In the same spirit of exploration, their latest release, Muse, is a Cabernet Sauvignon-based Bordeaux blend from Buin in the Maipo Valley. Bottled with a more nuanced and leaner character, Muse is sold exclusively at La Place.
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Wijnhuis
In 1987 was het Aurelio Montes en 3 partners die het initiatief namen om een wijnbedrijf op te starten met als doel de volledige potentie van Chili als wijnland te benutten en de hoogst mogelijke kwaliteit wijn te produceren. Dat is inmiddels aardig gelukt, Montes is een van de absolute topproducenten in Chili en Aurelio werd recent nog gekozen tot meest invloedrijke wijnman van het land. Montes beschikt over vijf wijngaarden. Drie ervan bevinden zich in Curico Valley en twee in Colchagua Valley, samen beslaan zij een oppervlakte van 600 ha. In 2004 is er in Alpalta een totaal nieuwe winery gebouwd die volgens de Chinese Fengh Shui filosofie is opgezet. Inmiddels heeft ook Aurelio jr. zijn sporen als wijnmaker verdiend en samen met zijn vader vormt hij een hecht en succesvol team.
The Montes Alpha Chardonnay is a sophisticated Chardonnay from Chile. Complexity and subtlety go hand in hand. This is the cream of the crop from the ViƱa Montes winery. With a bright, golden yellow color, it boasts enticing aromas and flavors of ripe tropical fruit (pineapple, banana, mango), soft stone fruit (peach, apricot), and fresh grapefruit. A hint of asparagus in the background, characteristic of Casablanca Chardonnay wines. There's also a touch of toast, a result of oak aging. Richness and freshnessāeverything is in perfect balance.
Such a full-bodied, rich wine is the ultimate food wine. Wonderful with a hearty lunch or a delicious dinner. This Montes Alpha pairs beautifully with salmon tartare, lobster, fresh shellfish, mature cheeses, and pasta with cream sauce.
FACT: The wine is stored in our climate-controlled Wine Warehouse, and if you pick it up, you'll also receive a nice discount. We're located right next to the Rijksweg with ample parking. Click here for the address.
ABOUT MONTES
Montes is a leading winemaker in Chile and was instrumental in the country's recent quality improvement. Aurelio Montes Sr. was named Chile's most influential winemaker for this achievement.
In 1987, Aurelio Montes and three partners took the initiative to start a wine company with the goal of unleashing Chile's full potential as a wine country and producing the highest possible quality wine. This has been quite successful; Montes is one of Chile's absolute top producers, and Aurelio was recently named the country's most influential winemaker. Montes owns five vineyards. Three of them are located in the Curico Valley and two in the Colchagua Valley, together covering 600 hectares. In 2004, a brand-new winery was built in Alpalta, designed according to the Chinese Fengh Shui philosophy. Aurelio Jr. has also made his mark as a winemaker, and together with his father, he forms a close-knit and successful team.
| Type of Wine | White |
|---|---|
| Country | Chile |
| Region | Maipo Valley |
| Winery | Montes |
| Grape | Chardonnay |
| Biological certified | No |
| Natural wine | No |
| Vegan | No |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Drinking as of | 2025 |
| Drinking till | 2029 |
| Alcohol % | 14 |
| Alcohol free/low | No |
| Content | 0.75 ltr |
| Oak aging | Yes |
| Sparkling | No |
| Dessert wine | No |
| Closure | Cork |
| Promotion | Tier Price |
| Vinous rating | 92 |
Vinous
92
Drinking Window
2024 - 2030
From: The Chilean Coast: Where the Pacific Shapes Vibrant Reds and Whites (Jul 2024)
The 2022 Chardonnay Montes Alpha is sourced from Casablanca and Leyda in the Coastal Range. Aged for 12 months in French oak barrels, this yellow wine presents green apple notes alongside hints of creamed corn and a touch of vanilla. Indulgent and creamy on the palate, the subtly refreshing mouthfeel leads to a plush finish. This is a well-crafted, judiciously oaked coastal Chardonnay.
- By JoaquĆn Hidalgo on July 2024
Aurelio Montes, Douglas Murray, Alfredo Vidaurre and Pedro Grand established the winery in early 1998 with the vision of producing high-end wine that was unavailable in Chile at the time. Three decades later, itās now a private limited company controlled by the Montes, GarcĆ©s Silva, Barros, Murray, Guarachi and Vidaurre families. Montes has established itself as a key producer, commanding some of the highest prices per case in the country. Headquartered in Apalta, they source grapes from various locations, from LimarĆ to as far north as Itata, while waiting for their vineyard planted near the ChiloĆ© canals to mature.
With a portfolio of iconic wines such as Cabernet Sauvignon Montes Alpha, Syrah Montes Folly and CarmĆ©nĆØre Purple Angel, they also have a line of experimental offerings under the Outer Limits label. While the Montes Alpha wines represent the best of the Chilean ripe and indulgent palate, the Outer Limits wines explore different conditions. In the same spirit of exploration, their latest release, Muse, is a Cabernet Sauvignon-based Bordeaux blend from Buin in the Maipo Valley. Bottled with a more nuanced and leaner character, Muse is sold exclusively at La Place.
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In 1987 was het Aurelio Montes en 3 partners die het initiatief namen om een wijnbedrijf op te starten met als doel de volledige potentie van Chili als wijnland te benutten en de hoogst mogelijke kwaliteit wijn te produceren. Dat is inmiddels aardig gelukt, Montes is een van de absolute topproducenten in Chili en Aurelio werd recent nog gekozen tot meest invloedrijke wijnman van het land. Montes beschikt over vijf wijngaarden. Drie ervan bevinden zich in Curico Valley en twee in Colchagua Valley, samen beslaan zij een oppervlakte van 600 ha. In 2004 is er in Alpalta een totaal nieuwe winery gebouwd die volgens de Chinese Fengh Shui filosofie is opgezet. Inmiddels heeft ook Aurelio jr. zijn sporen als wijnmaker verdiend en samen met zijn vader vormt hij een hecht en succesvol team.