Tabalí Talinay
Chardonnay 2023 • Pure Limestone
"The Perfection of Calcareous: a world-class Chardonnay, vertical and deeply mineral, born in the most extreme vineyard of the Limarí Valley."
Liquid Geology and Elegant Austerity
Tabalí Talinay represents the pinnacle of contemporary Chilean Chardonnay. While most soils in Chile are of volcanic origin, this vineyard sits on an exceptional formation of pure limestone. The result is a cult wine, defined by an impressive verticality and a saline energy that challenges the senses. It is a white wine designed for fine dining and long aging, rated year after year as an exponent of +95 points by global critics.
1. Identity Profile
- Winery: Viña Tabalí.
- Origin: Talinay Vineyard (12km from the sea), Limarí Valley, Chile.
- Varietal: 100% Chardonnay.
- Soil: Pure Limestone (Calcareous).
- Aging: 10 to 12 months in extra-fine grain French oak barrels.
- Alcohol: 13% Alc. Vol. | 750 ml.
2. Sommelier's Notes
Appearance: Bright straw yellow with subtle steely flashes, reflecting impeccable clarity.
Nose: Of crisp, aristocratic elegance. Notes of white flowers, lemon peel, and water pear unfold, masterfully integrated with a pungent saline minerality and subtle hints of brioche from its noble aging.
Palate: Vertical, taut, and electrifying entry. It possesses an impressive structure with a vibrant acidity that melts into a silky texture, culminating in a long, vibrant, and deeply saline finish.
3. Style Analysis
VERTICALITY / TENSION [ ● ● ● ● ● ]
SALINE MINERALITY [ ● ● ● ● ● ]
BODY AND STRUCTURE [ ● ● ● ● ○ ]
NATURAL ACIDITY [ ● ● ● ● ● ]
4. Pairing and Service
Premium Seafood: Grilled butter lobster, Magellanic king crab, or fresh Parmesan scallops.
Fine Dining: Turbot in beurre blanc, white truffle risotto, or noble poultry in creamy sauces.
Service: Enjoy between 10°C and 12°C. We recommend decanting briefly or using large glasses to appreciate its mineral evolution.
5. A Legacy of +95 Points
Talinay Chardonnay is not just a wine, it is a statement of principles about what the Limarí terroir can achieve. With an evolution potential of up to 15 years, this wine consistently ranks among the best white wines of the New World, being a desirable object for collectors and enthusiasts of world-class wines.