2010 - Vinedo Chadwick, Maipo Valley

A cooler vintage than 2009, although still warm overall, and here the Cabernet Sauvignon signature is distinct, showcasing the Alto Maipo terroir and the skill of winemaker Francisco Baettig. Fully mature, showing beautiful sandalwood and spiced rosemary, bitter chocolate, smoked earth, along with cassis and blueberry fruits. Balanced acidities, fine tannins, this is fully mature, a great moment to drink. Harvests at the time were pushed a little later than today at Vinedo Chadwick, meaning hot Aprils had more of an impact on the fruit character and this shows a little more evolution at 13 years old than we can expect with more recent vintages. 95% new oak.

The 2010 Viñedo Chadwick vintage marked the zenith of the ripe stylistic approach to this wine. The 22 months in French barrels (95% new) and 14.5% alcohol set the tone for a Cabernet Sauvignon with a nose of tobacco, indulgent liqueur notes and slightly faded blackberry jam aromas. Broad and sugary with fairly dry tannins, the flavors die away somewhat rapidly.