Elixir 2020 is an exotic, unique white wine that goes against the grain of the classic sweet wines of Chipiona. A blend that perfectly combines the aromatic grandeur of the local Moscatel grape from the Cádiz municipality with the craftsmanship of the Palomino grape. The former comes from the oldest vines, grown on sandy and clay soils in the Pago Abulagar; the latter, from old vines in the La Platera plot of Pago Miraflores. Fermented and vinified in French oak barrels, the result is an example of innovation in the Jerez region, a white wine brimming with aromas and refined on the palate.
General features
Grape variety
60% Palomino Fino, 40% Moscatel
Type of barrel
French oak used barrels
Type of bottle
Burgundy Bottle
Barrel aging time
9-10 months
Capacity (cl)
75
General Information
Defined by the winery as the “perfume of life, feminine, floral, modest, and fine.” This is Elixir 2020, a perfect coupage between moscatel de arena and palomino de albariza from old vines aged between 40 and 60 years, originating from the El Camino del Puerto plot in Pago Abulagar, with sandy and red clay soils, and from La Platera in Pago de Miraflores with albariza soils of lustrillos and tosca, respectively. A blend of old vineyards always following the principles of biodynamic farming.
Muchada-Léclapart is the project of two individuals brought together by chance, who decided to create their own wines in Andalusia. David Léclapart (renowned French champagne producer) and Alejandro Muchada (an architect turned winemaker from Cádiz producing Jerez wines) form the perfect team, combining expertise in biodynamic agriculture with the refined techniques of the French school.
With a very limited production, this Elixir 2020 is fermented and aged in used Bordeaux barrels for 9-10 months. Bottled without filtering or clarifying, it is an outstanding aromatic white wine, complex in nuances, elegant, and saline, making it an ideal companion for grilled vegetables, fish-based rice dishes, baked white fish, and smoked foods.
Tasting notes
Nose of persistent white fruits and elegant mineral touches.
On the palate, it resembles a fine amoscatelado, but more complex in nuances, very elegant and saline.