Pago Finca Élez – Chardonnay Lías 2022 – Vino de Pago Finca Élez Spain

Chardonnay Lías 2022 is an estate-produced white wine from Pago Finca Élez, made under the Vino de Pago – Pago Finca Élez designation. Produced from 100% Chardonnay grown at high altitude and vinified with precision, this wine is barrel fermented and aged on its lees, delivering structure, freshness, and mineral depth.

🍷 At a Glance

• Grape: Chardonnay
• Region: Vino de Pago – Pago Finca Élez, Spain
• Vintage: 2022
• Vinification: Barrel fermented in French oak vats and stainless steel tanks
• Aging: 6–7 months on its lees with bâtonnage
• Alcohol: 13.5%
• Style: Dry white wine

👃 Tasting Notes & Experience

• Appearance: Straw yellow with golden highlights, clean and bright
• Nose: Fragrant, with harmonious aromas of white and tropical fruits, including fresh apple and pineapple
• Palate: Elegant and well-balanced, with fresh acidity, good structure, and a smooth, textured mouthfeel

Altitude and climate play a key role in shaping the wine’s aromatic profile, bringing freshness, precision, and a deep mineral character. Lees aging and bâtonnage enhance complexity and roundness, while maintaining clarity and balance.

❤️ Why We Love It

• High-altitude estate Chardonnay with clear mineral expression
• Lees aging and bâtonnage add texture and complexity
• Balanced, elegant, and gastronomic in style

🍽️ Food Pairing Ideas

• Seafood and grilled fish
• White meats and poultry
• Soft, creamy cheeses
• Pasta dishes

👤 Who This Wine Is For

✓ Fans of textured, barrel-fermented Chardonnay
✓ Drinkers who enjoy freshness paired with structure
✕ Not ideal if you prefer very rich or heavily oaked whites

Recognition

91 Points – James Suckling
91 Points – Peñín