Chakana, Estate Selection Red Blend Brut Zero I mildly prefer the Bienvenues-Bâtard-Montrachet

I mildly prefer the Bienvenues-Bâtard-Montrachet because of its marginally better sense of verve but I underscore that the difference is slight and it’s obviously an open question as to how the two wines will compare over time – in sum

Ageing is in 500-litre barrels with no new oak

for shining the spotlight on this unique style of wine and for locating such a haunting

delicious and surprisingly round medium weight flavors are at once seductive and punchy before terminating in a very dry bitter lemon suffused finish

The 2013 Tinto

Chakana, Estate Selection Red Blend Brut Zero I mildly prefer the Bienvenues-Bâtard-MontrachetThe 2012 Estate Red is a blend of 60% Malbec, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon and 20% Shiraz aged 10 months in 100% new French oak. This killer red comes from Chakana s two well placed vineyards in southern Mendoza, Agrelo and Alta Mira. Aromas of flowers, blackberries, camphor, forest floor and subtle new oak emerge from this full bodied, textured, opulent blockbuster. Extremely pure and rich, this bargain priced Malbec should drink well for 6 10+ years. If