Trapiche 2007 Broquel Chardonnay (Mendoza)

Country: Argentina

Province: Mendoza Province

Region: Mendoza

Variety: Chardonnay

Winery: Trapiche

Points: 86

Taster: Michael Schachner

Apricot and oak aromas make for a smoky, slightly heavy bouquet. The wine keeps that weightiness as it passes from nectarine to citrus to tropical fruits. Long on the finish, with integrity. But it’s also a bit citric in the center. “Pulpy” is another descriptor.