Blackberry
Spices
Black cherry
Clove
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
In order to give the wine its fruit driven, complex style, about half the vintage is matured in oak for six to eight months before bottling.
TASTING NOTES
ASPECT
Intense red colour with purple highlights.
NOSE
A fresh, fruit-focused nose with hints of black fruits (blackberry and blueberry) mixed with spicy notes such as sage, nutmeg and well integrated oak that recalls coffee and chocolate.
PALATE
Starts out smooth, with very silky, well-structured tannins mid-palate. The fruit (blueberry) and spicy notes return in the aftertaste. A long and persistent finish, with good acidity that brings out the freshness.
Blackberry
Spicy notes
Elegant
Harmonious
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
In order to give the wine its fruit-driven, complex style, about half the vintage is matured in oak for six to eight months before bottling.
TASTING NOTES
ASPECT
An intense, glittering red with a purple hue.
NOSE
The fresh and fruit-forward nose reveals aromas of black berry fruit, especially blackberry and black cherry, as well as spicy notes of black pepper and clove together with well‑integrated oaky notes.
PALATE
The beautifully balanced attack leads into a mid-palate sustained by smooth and gentle tannins as the black berry fruit flavours found on the nose return alongside notes of spice. Good acidity on the long and persistent finish enhances the overall impression of freshness.
