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Wines of Chile Cabernet Sauvignon; Maipo v Cochagau
Tasted September 8, 2022 by Martin Redmond with 56 views
Introduction
The Wines of Chile explores the stylistic differences between Cabernet Sauvignon from Maipo and Colchagua, two regions identified with some of Chile’s best Cabs.
Flight 1 (1 note)
Red
2018 Barons de Rothschild (Lafite) Cabernet Sauvignon Los Vascos Cromas Gran Reserva
91 points
Medium ruby color with alluring cassis, tobacco, cedar, cacao, vanilla and baking spice aromas. On the palate it's medium-bodied, with medium acidity, and well integrated fine-grained tannins with flavors of cassis, fig paste, plum, vanilla and baking spice with a long finish. Blend of 85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Syrah and 5% Carménère from the Peralillo DO.14.5% abv|SRP - $22
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Flight 2 (1 note)
Red
2018 TerraNoble Cabernet Sauvignon Gran Reserva
89 points
Ruby color with inviting cassis, black cherry cigar box, dark roast espresso, and dried herb and pencil shavings. On the palate, it's medium-bodied with medium plus acidity and velvety tannins with cassis, black cherry, espresso, and vanilla flavors with a hint of graphite. Medium finish. 100% Cabernet Sauvignon 70% from the Los Lingues DO in the Colchagua Andes, and 30% from the
Marchigüe DO, between the ranges 14% abv|SRP - $20
Marchigüe DO, between the ranges 14% abv|SRP - $20
Flight 3 (1 note)
Red
2018 Viña Maquis Cabernet Sauvignon
87 points
Ruby color with subtle blackberry, black cherry, dried herb, bell pepper, cedar, vanilla, and a hint of violet aromas. On the palate, it's medium-bodied with medium-acidity and velvety tannins with blackberry, black plum, black cherry, and vanilla flavors. Medium finish. Blend of A 90% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Cabernet Franc, 3% Carmenere and 1% Petit
Verdot. 14% abv|SRP - $20
Verdot. 14% abv|SRP - $20
Flight 4 (1 note)
Red
2016 Echeverría Cabernet Sauvignon Limited Edition
88 points
Just translucent garnet color with dark red fruit, dark chocolate, cedar, vanilla, leather and subtle pyrazine aromas. On the palate, it's medium-full bodied with supple tannins and black cherry, plum, red currant and spice flavors with a medium+ finish. Blend of 85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Syrah and 5% Carménère. 14% abv|SRP - $25
Flight 5 (1 note)
Red
2018 Miguel Torres Cabernet Sauvignon Cordillera Reserva Especial
90 points
Just translucent garnet color with red fruit, violets, cacao, espresso, dried herbs and cedar aromas. On the palate, it's medium-bodied with vibrant acidity and supple tannin with red currant, black cherry, and vanilla spice flavors with a very generous finish. 100% Cabernet Sauvignon planted at 2,600 feet at the edge of the Pirque DO.14% abv|SPR - $20
Flight 6 (1 note)
Red
2017 Viña Aquitania Cabernet Sauvignon Lazuli
90 points
Translucent garnet color with appealing red currant, plum, violet, cigar box and a hint of bell pepper aromas. On the palate, it's medium-bodied with a wonderful mouthfeel very good acidity and supple tannins, with red currant, black cherry, plum vanilla, dark chocolate, and spice flavors nicely accented with savory notes and a very generous finish. 100% Cabernet Sauvignon planted at 2,300 feet. 14.5% abv| SRP - $45
Closing
The Maipo wines were garnet colored, while the Colchagua Cabs were ruby colored. I found the Maipo Cabs tended to be more red fruited and supple tannins, while the Colchagua Cabs with more black-fruited with velvety tannins