Terrazas de los Andes Reserva Chardonnay 2024

Winery Background and History

Founded in 1996 by Moët & Hennessy on the foothills of the Andes in Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza, Terrazas de los Andes specializes in high-altitude, mountain-grown wines. Their philosophy emphasizes terroir expression, sustainability, and biodiverse hillside vineyards ranging from 980–1,250 m elevation  .

Producer and Wine Maker

The estate winemakers focus on crafting fresh, balanced Chardonnay using organic viticulture in Uco Valley and Gualtallary. They aim for elegance, complexity, and altitude-driven precision in every Reserva bottling  .

Vineyards and Micro Climate

The 2024 Chardonnay originates from high-elevation sites in Gualtallary and El Peral, Mendoza. Mountain terraces provide cool, diurnal conditions, intense sunlight, and well‑drained gravel soils—ideal for freshness and acidity  .

Vinification & Aging Methods

Fermented partially (approx. nine months) in French oak barrels—with a portion in new oak—undergoing regular lees stirring (batonnage) to develop creaminess and texture  .

Tasting Notes

Light yellow with green highlights. Aromas of peach, apricot, pear, pineapple, jasmine, white roses, white pepper, and brioche. On the palate: creamy texture, citrus zest, yellow fruit, toasty oak, hazelnut, and a gently mineral, satisfying finish  .

Food & Wine Pairing

Pairs beautifully with braised pork, mashed sweet potatoes, goat cheese, shrimp pasta, chicken in cream sauce, seafood ceviche, or grilled scallops—its acidity and complexity complement both rich and fresh dishes  .

Service Methods and Temperatures

Serve chilled at 10–12 °C in a medium-sized white wine glass. No decanting needed—fresh aromatics and textural complexity are best appreciated shortly after opening.

Storage and Aging Potential

Enjoy now through 2027, with refined acidity and oak integration unfolding over time. Store in a cool (12–14 °C), dark cellar with moderate humidity to preserve freshness ().

Grape Varietals & percentage used

100 % Chardonnay

ABV (Alcohol by Volume)

Approximately 14%