REGION | Chile, Central Valley, Rapel Valley, Colchagua Valley |
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VARIETAL | Carmenere |
TYPE | Red Wine |
SIZE | 750ml |
ABV | 14.5% |
List price: | $152.99 |
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Sale price: | $106.29 |
You save: | $46.70 (31%) |
Notes | |||
"Elegant on the nose, with aromas of ripe red and black berries over a background of sweet notes. Being stored in French oak barrels adds aromas of dark chocolate, coffee which go with the typical fruity aromas of this variety. Well structured on the palate, with smooth and full tannins." —winemaker |
Critical Acclaim | |||
"Consistently one of the best and most layered carmeneres from Chile and, indeed, the world. Intriguing Cuban cigar and roasted bay-leaf character to the blackcurrants, blackberries and exotic spices. Some sandalwood, black chocolate, cedar and baked red chili pepper, too. Full-bodied, creamy and voluptuous, but still fresh and juicy, with dried-leaf, dark-olive and finely ground cocoa-powder character. Dusty tannins and a long, refined finish. A blend of 92% carmenere from Apalta (46%) and Marchigue(46%) and 8% petit verdot from Apalta. Drink or hold." —James Suckling |
Attributes | Meat | Cheese | Other |
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Carmenere | roast pork or beef | Gorgonzola or Livarot | tomato, pepper, mushroom or earthy sauces |