Mendel Semillon 2023 | Argentina

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WINE OVERVIEW

One of Argentina’s oldest varietals, this rare barrel-fermented white is harvested from 80 year-old vines and has fresh, clean citrus aromas with a hint of oak.

Tasting Notes

Enjoy fresh, clean citric and herbal notes. Flavors of citrus, tropical fruit, coconut, and caramel are elegant and soft on the palate. A lovely dose of crisp acidity provides a texture similar to that of Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc combined. A super dry and clean finish may make this the ultimate seafood wine.

Food Pairing

Pairs excellently with most seafood dishes. Try with shrimp ceviche, steamed muscles, fresh oysters or grilled lobster.

95 Best Semillon of the Year

Still something of a bargain given its pedigree and track record, Mendel’s Semillón almost single-handedly resurrected the variety’s fortunes in Argentina. Sourced from a Paraje Altamira block planted in 1942, it’s a subtly oaked delight, all citrus, aniseed and beeswax with a stony freshness and subtle wood spices. Tim Atkin 2024

Flinty nose with lemon zest, yellow kiwi, wet stone, light honey and burnt feathers. Medium-bodied on the palate, with bright acidity and a chalky feel at the end. Long and minerally finish. This will gain complexity as it ages. Better from 2026. Screw cap. James Suckling May 2024

The 2023 Sémillon hails from La Consulta in the Uco Valley. Fifty-five percent of the wine was fermented and aged in new French oak barrels for six months. A yellow wine in hue, the aromas feature honey, delicate chamomile and a light cedar note. The dry, mild, refreshing wine lingers on a resin-like expression. This is a pristine wine crafted in a modern style. Vinous October 2024