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Bodega Chacra - Pinot Noir Cincuenta y Cinco 2021

Bodega Chacra Description

Cincuenta y Cinco comes from vineyards planted in 1955 which gently rest on a sea of pebbles, typical in riverbed soils. It is fermented whole cluster at very low temperatures, enhancing the floral characteristics of the wine. Cincuenta y Cinco has the highest amount of tension of all the Chacra wines while it still retains a comfortable ease.

Wine Advocate: 99 Points

The élevage for the 2021 Cincuenta y Cinco was different from the past; they have now aged 40% in concrete tanks (it used to be 25%), 40% in French oak barrels and 20% in clay amphorae for nine months. They use cover crops in the vineyard, where they don't even use sulfur or copper. It fermented in a round and wide concrete vat with indigenous yeasts for 12 to 15 days with full clusters and an infusion with little extraction. It has moderate ripeness and 12% alcohol, with more tension than the others. This is basically the same wine as the Sin Azufre but with a little more oak, which is barely noticeable but with some spiciness and Burgundian character developing tantalizing notes of violet pastille with time in the glass. It has a bright ruby color and a complex and subtle nose full of elegance and nuance. The palate is medium-bodied, with very fine tannins and supple flavors, primary, young and apparently weightless and ethereal but full of inner energy. It has bright flavors of fresh cherries and raspberries and a citrus twist of orange peel that adds freshness. Gobsmacking! 30,000 bottles produced. It was bottled in November 2021.

Decanter: 96 Points

An eloquent Pinot Noir made by Piero Incisa della Rocchetta at his biodynamic vineyard in Mainqué, Patagonia, which was first planted in 1955. Adopting a minimal intervention approach and aged – or rather cultivated – in concrete and Burgundian barrels for 11 months, it’s bright ruby red in the glass and has a perfumed nose of cherry and forest fruits, black tea, mushrooms, herbs and mineral aromas. On the palate it’s complex, layered and vibrant with chewy tannins and lasting flavour.

 Biodynamic Grown Organically 
WA
99
DEC
96

Price: $59.99

In Mixed Case: $50.99

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Producer Bodega Chacra
Country Argentina
Region Patagonia
Varietal Pinot Noir
Vintage 2021
Sku 15468
Size 750ml
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