Classification | |
Type | Rouge |
Marque | Vinedo Chadwick |
Millésime | 2014 |
Pays | Chili |
Région | Maipo Valley |
Volume | |
État | Parfait |
Étiquette | Parfait |
Stock | 0 |
The 2014 Viñedo Chadwick is their flagship pure Cabernet Sauvignon from the appellation Puente Alto in Maipo cropped from a low yielding year as the result of some frosts in September. The vines were planted in 1992 on alluvial soils with clay with a high content of stones. It has moderate alcohol and very good freshness and acidity and nicely integrated oak after the malolactic and 22 months in 75% new barriques. They did a super selection here and ended up producing almost half of the bottles they used to produce. The result is a more elegant and finer version of this bottling. A classical Maipo Cabernet with unusual elegance.
Very deep, compelling nose in which the fabulous maturing red and blackcurrant aromas blend with notes of graphite, forest floor and cocoa powder. Fantastic balance of super-fine tannins, concentration and vibrant acidity. Terrific drive and energy that pushes this across your palate and off into the distance.
Very strong fruit and terroir expression. Intense yet relaxed. Still quite youthful and tight but with a nod to new wave somehow (no excess ripeness or oak). Very appetising and quite different from the earlier vintages, though at this stage the cassis fruit rather dominates the minerally palate.