Wild berries
Rose hip
Tobacco
Rich
Elegant structure
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 100 of the vintage is matured in French oak barrels for 14 months.
TASTING NOTES
ASPECT
Lovely, brilliant, intense ruby-red colour with purple highlights.
NOSE
Very intense, laden with wild red berries like rosehip and Chilean guava that give way to plum and cherry, with nicely integrated notes of coffee and black tobacco imparted by ageing in French oak barrels.
PALATE
Starts out fresh and juicy. Delicious acidity on the palate, refreshing and rich, with a good sensation of volume. The structure is elegant despite noticeable tannins, and the finish is long and very persistent. The wine reveals the potent, elegant character of Chilean Carignan from the coastal dryland vineyards of the Maule Valley (Secano Costero).
Wild berries
Rose hip
Pomegranate
Rich
Elegant structure
WEATHER CONDITIONS
The 2021 vintage turned out to be cooler than previous ones with highly varied weather conditions and some rainfall during summer, which
fortunately did not cause too many complications for vine health. Temperatures were fairly variable, with a warm January and a cooler than
average February and March compared to previous years, followed by a warm April.
Véraison (colour change) stretched over a long period, but it concluded with very even results and the ripening period was slow, conducive to the development of aromas and the concentration of the grapes.
MATURING
The 100 of the vintage is matured in French oak barrels for 14 months.
TASTING NOTES
ASPECT
Beautiful ruby-red with intense purplish highlights.
NOSE
Very intense, laden with wild red berries like rosehip that give way to pomegranate and red cherry, mingled with smooth aromas of sage and tobacco.
PALATE
Delicious, refreshing acidity on the palate, rich and mouthwatering, with a good sensation of volume. The structure is elegant with noticeable yet well-polished tannins, and the finish is long and very persistent. The wine reveals the potent, elegant character of Chilean Carignan from the coastal dryland vineyards of the Maule Valley (Secano Costero).
