The Casablanca Valley’s 2022 growing season was characterized by moderate rainfall and lower than average seasonal temperatures that began during the ripening phase. These climatic conditions produced smaller and more concentrated clusters. The grape harvest of Haras de Pirque Chardonnay began as of the third week in March.

The grapes were hand harvested from each single vineyard block. The berries were gently pressed and left to settle for a short period of time to favor natural clarification of the must. Alcoholic fermentation took place in stainless steel tanks and part in French oak barriques. After a period of aging on the lees, the wine was blended and bottled.

Haras de Pirque Chardonnay represents the finest expression of this grape variety in the Casablanca Valley wine region. The vineyards, surrounded by hillsides rich in vegetation and olive groves, are on north-east facing slopes and benefit from delicate Pacific Ocean breezes. These unique climatic conditions guarantee a slow, steady ripening phase, enhancing the grape variety’s characteristic aromas.

Haras de Pirque Chardonnay is a greenish yellow color with golden hues. Impressive on the nose for the expression of citrus fruit and notes of fresh fruit particularly pears and pineapples. The palate reflects the fresh nature of the Casablanca Valley: citrus fruit accompanied by exceptional freshness and mineral notes, offering the best characteristics of the Chilean coastline.

The 2021 growing season in the Casablanca Valley overall was much cooler than previous seasons with greater cloud cover and lower average temperatures during the ripening phase. These climatic conditions led to optimal development of the grapes and boosted aromatic qualities of Chardonnay berries. Harvesting activities took place at the end of March.

The grapes were hand harvested from each single vineyard block. The berries were gently pressed and left to settle for a short period of time to favor natural clarification of the must. Alcoholic fermentation took place in stainless steel tanks and part in French oak barriques. After a period of aging on the lees, the wine was blended and bottled.

Haras de Pirque Chardonnay represents the finest expression of this grape variety in the Casablanca Valley wine region. The vineyards, surrounded by hillsides rich in vegetation and olive groves, are on north-east facing slopes and benefit from delicate Pacific Ocean breezes. These unique climatic conditions guarantee a slow, steady ripening phase, enhancing the grape variety’s characteristic aromas.

Haras de Pirque Chardonnay is a greenish yellow color with golden highlights. Its nose offers notes of pears and white flower blossoms with delicate aromas of tropical fruit, mangoes, and pineapples. On the palate it is fresh, citrusy and characterized by notes of dried fruit and pleasant tropical sensations.

The 2020 growing season in the Casablanca Valley was characterized by favorable weather, however the area was affected by several frost events. These climatic conditions resulted in smaller than average clusters and a reduction in overall yields but did not have any adverse effects on the quality of the grapes. Higher temperatures during the final phase of ripening allowed vineyards crews to begin harvesting at the beginning of March.

The grapes were hand harvested in each vineyard block. The berries were gently pressed and left to settle for a short period of time to favor natural clarification of the must. Alcoholic fermentation took place both in stainless steel tanks, and French oak barriques, the latter in limited quantities. After a period of aging on the lees, the wine was blended and bottled.

Haras de Pirque Chardonnay represents the finest expression of this grape variety in the Casablanca Valley wine region. The vineyards, surrounded by hillsides rich in vegetation and olive groves, are on north-east facing slopes and benefit from delicate Pacific Ocean breezes. These unique climatic conditions guarantee a slow, steady ripening phase, enhancing the grape variety’s characteristic aromas.

Haras de Pirque Chardonnay is a golden yellow color. On the nose, fascinating notes of apricots and citrus fruits are well integrated with hints of honey and tropical fruits. Its elegant, fresh palate is defined by aromas perceived on the nose.

The 2019 vintage in the Casablanca valley of Chile was characterized by fine climatic conditions, ones capable of guaranteeing a vrey positive growth and development of the vine. Springtime was regilar, without frosts, creating the premesses for an excellent harvest. The ripening period, distinguished by temperatures which were slightly higher than seasonal averages, fully brought out the fruity personality of the Chardonnay crop. The picking took place during the first days of the month of March.

The grapes of the individual grape parcels were picked by hand. The grape berries were given a delicate pressing and received a brief cold maceration on their skins to favor a natural decantation of impurities. The alcoholic fermentation took place in temperature controlled stainless steel tanks and, partially, in small oak barrels. After a period of aging on its fine lees, the wine was blended and ten bottled.

Haras de Pirque Chardonnay represents the best expression of this variety in the Casablanca Valley terroir. The vineyards, surrounded by the hills rich in vegetation and olive trees, have a north-east exposure and are touched by the delicate winds coming from the Pacific Ocean. These unique climatic conditions guarantee the slow and regular ripening of the grapes enhancing the typical varietal aromas.

Haras de Pirque Chardonnay offers a straw yellow color along with golden highlights. The nose is elegant, with characteristic citrus fruit notes and pleasurable nuances of peaches. The palate is fresh, with fine persisteence, and the finish and aftertaste close with light sensations of almonds and walnuts.

The 2018 vintage, a positive one in the Casablanca Valley, was favored by an excellent bud break and a uniform flowering. A regular springtime, one without frosts, led to a fine harvest. Cool and cloudy days during the months of January and February caused a slow ripening of the grapes, leading to a delay in the picking, which was carried out, entirely by hand, towards late March and early April. These climatic conditions assisted in fully bringing out the character and the varietal intensity of the Chardonnay of this unique terroir.

The grapes of the individual vineyard parcels were harvested by hand, given a soft pressing, and the must left to briefly repose in order to favor a natural depositing of its impurities. The must was then fermented in stainless steel tanks and, in part, in small, French oak barrels, 60 gallons in capacity. After a period of lees contact, the various lots were blended together and the wine then bottled.

Haras de Pique is located in the northern part of Maipo, a central area of Chile known for the production of high-quality wines and characterized by extremely favorable climatic and geographical conditions. The vineyards which surround the estate are bordered by the race track of the stables and the cellars of the property constructed in a horseshoe shape. The vine rows are situated between 1,800 and 2,150 feet (550-650 meters) above sea level to the south of the Maipo river on the Andean foothills, the soil is rich in clay at lower levels and is rocky in the higher parts. The climate, influenced by the mountains and the nearby Pacific Ocean, enjoys warm and dry summers, mitigated by the humidity of the sea and by cool nights and evenings as well. The Haras de Pique Chardonnay was created to fully express the potential of Chardonnay in the coastal area of Casablanca.

The Haras de Pique Chardonnay is a golden yellow in color. The nose is characterized by the typical varietal aromas of white flowers and hints of grapefruit. The palate is pleasurably soft and is sustained by a savory and vibrant freshness.