Veramonte, Ritual Chardonnay, Casablanca Valley, Chile, 2017

Veramonte benefited hugely from winemaker Rodrigo Soto’s guidance; though he’s now left, this wine is typical of his oeuvre – tense, full of life, complex and savoury. The oak and lees work is deftly done, imbuing the wine with toasty, savoury complexity and textural elegance.