Pandolfi Price Los Patricios Chardonnay 2018
Member Price €27.24
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Every wine country seems to have a region that is finally fulfilling its potential, after years of neglect, thanks to a handful of committed, and slightly mad winemakers.
Sicily, Beaujolais, as well as Swartland in South Africa and Cebreros in Spain all spring to mind.
Itata is that very place in Chile.
It's a cool-climate region to the very south of Chile's wine producing area, and home to some of the oldest vineyards in the world.
Back in 2002, Enzo's parents, a doctor and a nurse, threw their life savings into buying their dream property in Itata, nestled in the foothills of the Andes.
It's called Santa Inés, and at the time it was surrounded by dry-farmed Chardonnay and Pais vineyards.
For years they sold their grapes for peanuts to big wine companies.
They had one particular vineyard, called Los Patricios, which was set on an elevated slope and on a mixture of granite and volcanic soils.
One day a truck driver told them that the grapes from this vineyard were always put aside when they reached the winery, and given special treatment.
So they brought in François Massoc, Burgundy-trained and one of Chile's top winemakers, to see how special these grapes really were.
Los Patricios Chardonnay was born, and a Decanter trophy for the best Chilean Chardonnay in 2012 proved they were indeed onto something spectacular.
And then the same award two years later proved it was no fluke!
One sniff of this wine and you know you're onto something seriously fine - it's flinty, toasty and honeyed. And in the mouth - it's broad, citrusy and rich, with a weighty mid-palate and long, complex nutty finish.
This ranks consistently in the top 3 to 5 Chardonnays in South America over the past decade, and it's easy to see why.
It looks like fine Burgundy, it tastes like fine Burgundy, and because it's from Chile and not Burgundy, the price is amazing.
| Wine type | White |
| Grape(s) | 100% Chardonnay |
| Country | Chile |
| Region of origin | Valle del Itata |
| Vintage | 2018 |
| Alcohol % | 14% |
| Oak? | Yes |
| Months in Oak | 22 months barrel fermented |
| Type of Oak | French |
| Allergens (e.g. does it contain Milk, Egg, Fish, Nuts) | None |
| Average age of vines | 30 years |
| Average altitude of vines (m) | 80 m |
| Soil type(s) | Andesite and basalt loam |
| Closure Type | Natural cork |
| Is this wine organic? | No |
| Biodynamic? | No |
| Sustainably produced? | We are working towards carbon neutrality and the vineyard is dry farmed. |
| Suitable for vegans? | Yes |
| Ageing potential | 10 years and counting |
| Ideal drinking window | 2022-2028 |
FOR IRELAND
We know how important it is to get your wine order quickly and efficiently. So we’ve partnered with UPS to offer next-day delivery on our wines.
Here’s what you need to know:
- It’s free - delivery is already included in the members' price
- It’s fast - you’ll get next-day delivery if you order before 12pm Monday-Thursday
- It’s environmentally-friendly - all of our orders are shipped carbon neutral with UPS.
€2 per case is added to all Northern Ireland orders to cover additional shipping costs. The point of sale occurs in the Republic of Ireland.
Our minimum order requirement is 6 bottles and we ship in multiples of 6’s. This can be 6 different bottles!
You may need to show your ID on delivery.
Please read our Terms & Conditions for more information.
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FOR UK
1. Order minimum & case sizes
We ship exclusively in full cases of wine. Your order must be a minimum of 6 bottles and in a multiple of 6 (for example 6, 12, 18 bottles).
2. Where we deliver
We deliver across Great Britain, with a small number of exceptions. Delivery is currently not available to the following locations:
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Channel Islands (GY, JE)
Please also note that some more remote areas take a little longer to reach. For the postcodes listed below, delivery may take 2–5 working days due to their location, and there is an additional £20 charge applied to these areas:
KA27, KA28, AB31–AB56, IV1–IV63, KW1–KW17, PH15–PH150, PA20–PA78, HS1–HS9, PH42–PH44, ZE1–ZE3, FK16–FK21,BT
3. Delivery timeframe
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Place your order by midday (12pm) Monday-Friday for next working-day delivery.
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Saturday delivery is available when you order by midday on Friday.
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If you order after midday, your delivery will fall on the next working day, and in some cases it may arrive sooner - but this is not guaranteed.
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Orders placed after 3pm on a Friday will be delivered on the following Tuesday.
4. Courier & delivery options
We use DPD Local for all deliveries with the default method as delivery to your address - handover required. You’ll receive text and/or an email notification to let you know your case has been shipped and another with your 1 hour delivery window, with both giving you the options to:
• leave in a safe place
• leave with a neighbour
• change the delivery day
• deliver to a different address
• deliver to a DPD Pickup ParcelShop
If you choose a safe place or a neighbour and the parcel is delivered to that place or person, responsibility passes to you from that point onwards.
5. Age verification
This site is for adults only. We operate a Challenge 25 age verification policy. When in doubt DPD will request valid photo ID on delivery to confirm you are 18 or over. Accepted ID includes a passport, driving licence or other recognised photographic ID.
6. Damaged goods in transit
If your case of wine is damaged during transit, we will be notified by DPD and will reorder and dispatch a replacement for you at the earliest opportunity and keep you updated throughout.
7. Returns once delivered
If you decide you need to return your order after it has been delivered, please get in touch with us and we will arrange a collection. Returns are handled on a case-by-case basis once you contact us.
8. General provisions
By placing an order you agree to these delivery terms. We may update or amend these terms from time to time - any changes will apply to orders placed after the update.