Description
This is one of the truly iconic wines of Chile and is our favourite expression of Carmenere. The 2020 continues a string of brilliant vintages for this extraordinary wine. This is as good as Carmenere gets.
“Really delivers the carmenere’s plushness when ripened well. Dark olives, blackberries and red chili chocolate with a splash of spice and cigar box. Fleshy and concentrated with plenty of fine-grained tannins that extend to a very creamy finish.” – James Suckling
Impressive deep purplish-red in colour. The aromas are complex, with pronounced blackberry and ripe blueberry fruit. There is also dried plum, cooked cherry and candied fruit. The 18 months of ageing in French oak gives a complex nose of toasted aromas, nuts, sweet spice, and touches of dairy and vanilla. On the palate, the flavours follow the aromas, with sensations of dark fruit and toast leading to a long finish that is finely balanced with a good body and structure.
92% Carmenere | 8% Petit Verdot
Montes is a large wine producer in Chile, exporting wines to more than 100 countries around the world. The company produces a wide range of wines from classic Chilean grape varieties, including Cabernet Sauvignon, Carmenere, Merlot, Syrah and Chardonnay.
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