Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Vinedo Chadwick
Label Name:
 
Vintage 2009/2010/2011 3-Pack
Vintage:
 
MIXED
Country:
 
Chile
Region:
 
Maipo Valley (Puente Alto)
Volume:
 
3x 750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot (minor, vintage-dependent)
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Library vertical release (2009/2010/2011) released via La Place de Bordeaux / imported to US by Shaw-Ross (2023). Selected critics: 2009 — Wine Advocate/Neal Martin ~93, James Suckling 94; 2010 — Decanter 95; 2011 — Wine Enthusiast 93. Multiple vintages highly rated; estate achieved 100pts for other vintages (2014, 2017)

Tasting Note
Concentrated Puente Alto Cabernet: blackcurrant, cassis, violet, cedar, tobacco and dark chocolate. Fine-grained tannins, dense mid-palate, refreshing minerality and a long, savory finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled ribeye, roast lamb, beef Wellington, aged cheeses (cheddar, Manchego). Asian: Korean BBQ (galbi/bulgogi), Cantonese char siu, Sichuan beef, Peking duck, teriyaki steak.

Production Method
Hand-harvested, precision viticulture; small-batch fermentation (stainless steel/concrete), malolactic in barrel; aged ~22 months in French oak (high % new); sustainable practices.

Vineyard Info
Created by Eduardo Chadwick on his family’s former polo field (planted 1992). 15-hectare single-vineyard in Puente Alto; ultra-premium, limited-production project from Viñedos Familia Chadwick.