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Wine Description
The Story
Grape varieties: Carignan, Maule Valley
Ageing: Aged for 11 months in French oak (30% new oak and 70% oak second year)
Tasting notes :
Intensely pigmented colour of ruby. Floral and fruity aroma on a background of toasted notes from the cask. On the palate it’s expansive and develops beautifully. The notes in its aroma are now complemented by hints of bay and mint.
Serving suggestions:
Ideal with patés, duck confit, rice with meat or vegetables, delicatessens, roast or barbecued beef, ragouts and beans stews
Awards:
Vintage 2010 - Catador W Chile 2014 - Gold Medal
Vintage 2009 - International Wine Challenge 2013 - Gold Medal
Vintage 2009 - Mundus Vini 2013- Gold Medal
Vintage 2009 - Mondial de Bruxelles Chile - Gold Medal
Vintage 2008 - Cinve Spain - Gold Medal
Vintage 2008 - Catador W Chile - Gold Medal
Vintage 2008 - Catad’or Grand W Competition - Gold Medal
Vintage 2008 - Cinve Valladolid 2012 - Gold Medal
Scores
Vintage 2010 - Wine Advocate 2014 - 90 Points
Vintage 2010 - Awoca - 90 Points
Vintage 2009 - Guía Peñín Chile - 90 Points
Vintage 2009 - Descorchados Wine Guide 2013 Chile - 90 Points
Vintage 2009 - Wine Guide LA CAV Chile - 90 Points
Vintage 2009 - Wine Enthusiast USA- 90 Points
Vintage 2008 - Descorchados Wine Guide 2012 - 92 Points
Vintage 2008 - Stephen Tanzer’s USA- 90 Points
Vintage 2008 - Wine Guide Mujer y Vino 2012 Chile 91 Points
Vintage 2007 - Descorchados Wine Guide 2011 Chile 90 Points
Vintage 2007 - La Cav 2011 - 90 Points