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(2024) From a single block of coastal Maipo vineyard, planted in 1998, this wine spent 18 months in French oak (1/3 new) then a further 8 months in bottle before release. I'd recommend decanting, as this wine blossomed overnight in a stoppered bottle, from a slightly dull beginning, emerging packed with juicy blueberry fruit. Aromas are touched by spice and sappy, olive-like notes, then the palate opens up with dense and sweet fruit and a fine oak quality. The initial score I had in my head of 88 or so was replaced by one of 91 on the second day. Watch the video for more information and food-matching ideas.
(2015) From the Maipo Valley, a wine from organic vineyards that also follow some biodynamic principles, this is made by the highly respected Alvaro Espinoza who was winemaker at Carmen for many years and is considered one of the country's great viticultural experts. The wine spends 18 months in French oak and opens with a beautifully deep and glossy pool of black fruits, just elegantly edged with mint and chocolate. In the mouth it is opulently rich, an almost jammy blackcurrant sweetness to the fruit, but a broad-based, creamy tannin structure, tight cherry acidity and a spiciness give it flesh, texture and length.
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