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The day we visited, they had just received & were using their basic bottle labeling machine. They were elated to no longer have to do it by hand. 2018.
49% Carmenere, 42.5% Cabernet & 8.5% Syrah.
Picture of Sofia in Nefertiti’s Tomb. The top of Sofia’s bucket list.
The fruits are ripe and dryish; blackberries, black raspberries, black plum with big skin, plum pudding, darkest cherries & strawberries hues, creamy raspberries. Dark chocolate w/ fudge frosting, caramel, mocha, deep, dark spices w/ some palate heat, moist, forest floor with dry leaves, clove, nutmeg, soft cinnamon stick, vanillin, black tea, black licorice, dry river stone, moist, grey, volcanic clay, limestone & dry crushed rock minerals, dry top soil, some black pepper, dry tobacco & chewy leather, oak wood shavings, dry, withering & candied flowers, excellent, round acidity with a ruby, fresh, round, well; tensioned, balanced, knitted, smartly polished finish that lasts minutes.
Still has 10-15 years of good life ahead.
It was Bordeaux that first embraced Carmenere and the only Chateau that I know that still blends it is Clerc Milon…only about 2-3%. Chile champions Carmenere now.
Photos; Sofia & I tasted on top of that structured & their barrel room. — a month ago
Durhart-Milon Pauillac. Neé Rothschild. Buttery and subdued. Best with some cheese. Still some fruit left, very smooth. Would drink again. $149. RP 97 points. — 2 years ago
Green bell peppers, tart red currant, tomato leaf, vanilla cream on the palate. Middling structures - moderate acidity / tannin / finish. — 8 months ago
Beautiful garnet color. Smokey, musty, and earthy on the nose. Cedar, black raspberries, leather, and tobacco. Well integrated and not overpowering. Very satisfying finish. A real treat to drink a 40-year old wine that is so pleasing to smell, look at, and taste. — 2 years ago
David T
Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator
#Remembrance #Love 6/25
One of our special stops in Maipo, Chile.
The day we visited, they had just received & were using their basic bottle labeling machine. They were elated to no longer have to do it by hand. 2018.
49% Carmenere, 42.5% Cabernet & 8.5% Syrah.
Picture of Sofia in Nefertiti’s Tomb. The top of Sofia’s bucket list.
The fruits are ripe and dryish; blackberries, black raspberries, black plum with big skin, plum pudding, darkest cherries & strawberries hues, creamy raspberries. Dark chocolate w/ fudge frosting, caramel, mocha, deep, dark spices w/ some palate heat, moist, forest floor with dry leaves, clove, nutmeg, soft cinnamon stick, vanillin, black tea, black licorice, dry river stone, moist, grey, volcanic clay, limestone & dry crushed rock minerals, dry top soil, some black pepper, dry tobacco & chewy leather, oak wood shavings, dry, withering & candied flowers, excellent, round acidity with a ruby, fresh, round, well; tensioned, balanced, knitted, smartly polished finish that lasts minutes.
Still has 10-15 years of good life ahead.
It was Bordeaux that first embraced Carmenere and the only Chateau that I know that still blends it is Clerc Milon…only about 2-3%. Chile champions Carmenere now.
Photos; Sofia & I tasted on top of that structured & their barrel room. — a month ago