J. Bouchon

Canto Sur Carménère Blend

9.05 ratings
8.93 pro ratings
Maule Valley, Central Valley, Chile
Carménère, Carignan, País
Chicken, Pasta, Exotic Spices, White Rice, Turkey, Baking Spices, Chili & Hot Spicy, Lamb, Potato, Herbs, Beans & Peas, Pungent Cheese, Duck, Onion, Mushrooms, Hard Cheese, Soft Cheese, Pork, Beef, Tomato-Based
Top Notes For
Adam Kincaid

On this carignan kick lately and have always admired well done carmenere. Great little bottle here that brings a lot of those two varietals together with great harmony. Some bright red, pomegranate and cherry notes, but has an earthy and grassy undertone that makes it wild and gorgeous.

On this carignan kick lately and have always admired well done carmenere. Great little bottle here that brings a lot of those two varietals together with great harmony. Some bright red, pomegranate and cherry notes, but has an earthy and grassy undertone that makes it wild and gorgeous.

Jun 28th, 2018
Brian S

Red cherry, pomegranate, strawberry, Violets, roses and white pepper.
Medium plus acidity and medium tannins.

Red cherry, pomegranate, strawberry, Violets, roses and white pepper.
Medium plus acidity and medium tannins.

Oct 5th, 2017
David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.1

Comes from Maule, grown at 630 feet and made from a blend of 50% Carménère, 25% Carignan and 25% Pais. The vines have an average of 45 years. It spent 4 months in concrete. On the nose; slightly floral fruits of; blackberries, dark cherries, strawberries and bright cherries. The palate is ripe; blackberries, dark cherries, strawberries and bright cherries. M+ tannins, touch of brown sugar, cola/licorice, loamy dry soil, dry clay, violets & red florals. 1,500 cases imported at retail price of $15.

Comes from Maule, grown at 630 feet and made from a blend of 50% Carménère, 25% Carignan and 25% Pais. The vines have an average of 45 years. It spent 4 months in concrete. On the nose; slightly floral fruits of; blackberries, dark cherries, strawberries and bright cherries. The palate is ripe; blackberries, dark cherries, strawberries and bright cherries. M+ tannins, touch of brown sugar, cola/licorice, loamy dry soil, dry clay, violets & red florals. 1,500 cases imported at retail price of $15.

1 person found it helpfulOct 31st, 2017
Mary Kate Claiborne

Mary Kate had this 6 years ago

Mary Kate had this 6 years ago

Feb 14th, 2019
Fernando Aranguiz

Fernando had this 7 years ago

Fernando had this 7 years ago

Aug 25th, 2017