Blackberry
Pepper
Black cherry
WEATHER CONDITIONS
Overall, the 2020 harvest was a success, despite the fact that drought-like conditions persisted throughout the season and average maximum temperatures were slightly higher than in 2019. It should be noted that no precipitation fell during the ripening stage for this vintage.
Despite the capricious weather conditions during the 2020 grape harvest, excellent vineyard management was achieved thanks to the expertise of the Baron Philippe de Rothschild grape growers and winemakers, together with suitable irrigation techniques and correct predictions on harvest dates. In the end, the balance between aromatics, structure, and elegance on the palate showcases the terroir in all its qualities.
MATURING
The wine is matured in vats for a relatively short period of around six months in order to preserve all its freshness and fruit.
TASTING NOTES
ASPECT
Intense violet red with a purple rim.
NOSE
Very intense and fruity nose with black fruit notes of plum, blackberry and blackcurrant mingled with spicy aromas of green and black pepper, dill and rosemary.
PALATE
Starts out smooth and fresh, displaying a very soft and elegant structure and delicate mouthfeel on the mid palate, where the black fruit flavours return with spicy notes. A smooth, well balanced finish, with good acidity that delivers excellent length.
Blackberry
Spices
Fruity
Fresh
WEATHER CONDITIONS
Particularly hot and dry conditions in 2019 enabled the grapes to reach optimum maturity.
Lower-than-average rainfall, concentrated almost entirely during the winter, combined with slightly higher-than-average temperatures ensured perfect conditions for the vine growth cycle, enabling the grapes to reach optimum aromatic and phenolic maturity.
These exceptional conditions generated natural concentration while preserving balance and refinement, allowing the grapes to achieve the purest expression of the identity of each terroir.
As a result, the wines express all the generosity and power of Chile while remaining elegant and silky.
Offering excellent ageing potential, 2019 is one of the great Chilean vintages.
MATURING
The wine is matured in vats for a relatively short period of around six months in order to preserve all its freshness and fruit.
TASTING NOTES
ASPECT
An intense red with a purple hue.
NOSE
The very fresh and fruit-forward nose reveals aromas of black berry fruit, especially blackberry, black cherry and bilberry, mingled with notes of black and green peppercorn.
PALATE
The fresh attack leads into a mid-palate sustained by gentle tannins as the black berry fruit flavours found on the nose return alongside delicate notes of spice. Good acidity on the well-balanced finish enhances the overall impression of freshness.
