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Catena Appellation White Clay 2025
Review

Catena Appellation White Clay 2025

02 / 05 TCJ scale
By TCJ 22 August 2026

Producer

Catena Zapata

Wine

Appellation White Clay

Vintage

2025

Country

Argentina

Region

Mendoza

Subregion

Luján de Cuyo

Grapes

Sémillon and Chenin Blanc

Format

750 ml

Character

Fruit-driven, balanced and persistent, with the different components of the blend working particularly well together.

TCJ assessment

A well-constructed blend of Sémillon and Chenin Blanc with a clear focus on fruit. The two varieties come together naturally, creating a wine that feels integrated rather than dominated by either component.

The palate is balanced and expressive, with freshness supporting the fruit and giving the wine good definition. There is enough concentration to provide substance without compromising its approachable character.

The finish shows good persistence and reinforces the sense of balance. A precise and well-executed blend where fruit remains the central element from beginning to end.

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