Catena Alta Historic Rows Chardonnay 2023

Producer

Catena Zapata

Wine

Catena Alta Historic Rows Chardonnay

Vintage

2023

Country

Argentina

Region

Mendoza

Subregion

Not specified

Grapes

Chardonnay

Format

750 ml

Character

Rich and oak-driven, with a broad, accessible profile but limited freshness and fruit definition.

TCJ assessment

A ripe and generous Chardonnay in which oak plays a dominant role, frequently sitting ahead of the fruit rather than supporting it. The result is broad and immediately expressive, but with less fruit definition than expected.

The palate follows the same direction. Acidity feels relatively restrained, while the combination of ripe fruit and oak creates an impression of sweetness and additional weight. It is polished and clearly made in an accessible style, particularly suited to drinkers looking for richness rather than tension or precision.

Technically well presented and easy to understand, but the balance favors oak and ripeness at the expense of freshness and definition.