Category: | Red Wines |
Sub-Category: | Red Wines |
Producer: | Vinedo Chadwick |
Label Name: | Vintage (event) |
Vintage: | 2009 |
Country: | Chile |
Region: | Puente Alto, Maipo Valley |
Volume: | 750ml |
ABV: | 14.5% |
Grape(s): | 100% Cabernet Sauvignon |
Acidity: | 3 |
Tannins: | 4 |
Sweetness: | 1 |
Body: | 5 |
Length: | 5 |
Aroma Intensity: | 4 |
Best Temperature: | 16-18°C |
Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 94; Neal Martin (Wine Advocate) 93; Wine Enthusiast ~92. Part of Viñedo Chadwick Vertical Library releases highlighting the 2009 vintage
Tasting Note
Concentrated blackcurrant, plum, dried fig, violets, bay leaf, tobacco and dark chocolate; full-bodied, opulent palate with velvety, refined tannins and a long savory finish.
Food Pairing
Grilled ribeye, roast lamb, aged cheeses (western); Korean BBQ (galbi/bulgogi), char siu, Peking duck, Szechuan beef, rich stews (Asian).
Production Method
Hand-harvested Cabernet fermented in small stainless-steel tanks; matured ~22 months in French oak, ~93% new, then blended and bottled.
Vineyard Info
Planted by the Chadwick family in Puente Alto (Errázuriz project); 15+ ha of Cabernet on gravelly, well-drained terraces at high altitude emphasizing low yields and quality.