Finca Flichman Misterio Oaked Chardonnay 2009, Argentine, Mendonza

Tasted May 2012

Appearance - Clear and bright with a pale golden hue, almost rimless.

Nose - clean, fully developed aromatic profile with medium intensity aromas of very ripe peaches, some fennel, tea leafs, some oaky vanilla and a touch of honey.

Palate - dry with a sappy medium minus acidity, medium level of alcohol and medium plus body. Flavour wise it's showing quite ripe aromas of medium intensity of stone fruits and sweet oaky notes. Medium minus length.

Conclusions (13,5/20) - Acepatable quality, still showing some fruit concentration, but overripe and unbalanced with too much oak evidence. I find it past it's best already.

Approximate retail price - €8

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