Catena Appellation Luján de Cuyo White Clay is deeply aromatic with expressive citrus and peach with a rich and mineral finish. This blend of Semillón and Chenin Blanc is Argentina’s century-old traditional white wine. Blend: 52% Semillón, 48% Chenin Blanc.
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93 pts James Suckling March 2026
Aromas of yuzu, sliced apples and minerals with a touch of light toast that gives a warm note of freshly baked bread. This is quite fresh and zingy on the palate, with a medium body and a transparent, minerally and tense center palate. Limpid and pure, with a medium-long finish. Semillon and chenin blanc. Drink now.
92 pts Vinous June 2026
The 2025 Sémillon-Chenin Appellation Luján de Cuyo White Clay, crafted from old vineyards planted in the deep soil of Agrelo, opens with honey and wet wool, alongside herbal tones and a touch of white pepper. Fresh, with a lightly creamy texture and a firm, high-acid backbone, it delivers a focused and distinctive white profile.
Luján de Cuyo is known for its clay and sand-rich soils and cool nights. The clay soils give structure to the wine and a richness that blends well with the fruitiness. This blend of Semillón and Chenin Blanc is Argentina’s century-old traditional white wine.
Semillón and Chenin Blanc used to be the two most widely planted white grape varieties in Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza´s historical region for premium wines. Semillón came to Argentina in the 19th century and was planted with Malbec, just as it was in France. A century ago, the blend of Semillón and Chenin Blanc constituted the classic white wine of Argentina. This modern interpretation has intense minerality, rich texture, and a good grip on the palate.
This wine, made from 52% Semillón and 48% Chenin Blanc, goes through cold settling for 12 hours at 41ºF (5ºC) before its 25-day fermentation. After the fermentation, it undergoes a maceration of 6 hours. Before bottling, this wine spends 7 to 8 months in contact with the lees.
