CRITIC REVIEWS
Georgina Hindle
Aromatic and fully scented on the nose, expressive and forward with toasty scents, blackcurrant and dark bramble fruits. So smooth and suppe on the palate, lively and energetic from the get go with a rush of fresh acidities, bright and highly-toned strawberry, creamy raspberry and perfumed red cherry. Lovely bite and detail to the fruits. Clean and clear, supple and agile, great movement with layers and depth of tannins, freshness and finesse. So well constructed, generous, complete, enjoyable and eminently drinkable. A great time to enjoy this with gorgeous Cabernet markers in the ripe fruit, dark liquorice edges which are nicely integrated and give structure, and the cool minty fresh finish. Gorgeous. Ageing 22 months in French oak barrels, 100% new. One of the warmest vintages ever recorded in Alto Maipo with exceptionally warm weather towards the end of the season in March and April. Grapes were harvested in two separate batches to ensure optimal maturity, 10 days apart. One of three new library releases of Viñedo Chadwick entering the Place de Bordeaux in March. Owner Eduardo Chadwick, winemaker Francisco Baettig.
Jane Anson
Sandalwood, orange peel, spiced raspberry fruits, with balasamic character alongside creamy smoked caramel and pomegranate, this is a fascinating example of a well aged Vinedo Chadwick from a warm vintage. Ripe, welcoming tannins, this is rich and powerful, with the black pepper and turmeric spice that is very much a signature of Maipo. Extremely different in character from a 15 year old European Cabernet, full of generous Maipo signature, and this is reaching its plateau for drinking, although there is still tension in the wine and it is at a lovely moment to open and share. 95% new oak. Francisco Baettig winemaker since the inaugural vintage in 1999, Edouardo Chadwick owner.