Aristos Baron d'A Red Blend 2014

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Aristos
Label Name:
 
Baron d'A Red Blend
Vintage:
 
2014
Country:
 
Chile
Region:
 
Alto Cachapoal, Cachapoal Valley
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Malbec
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Notable scores for nearby vintages: Falstaff 96 pts (2015); James Suckling 92 pts (2016). Retailers and critics highlight its concentration, oak integration and aging potential

Tasting Note
Dark ruby with concentrated black-fruit (cassis, plum), red-berry lift, mint, cocoa and black pepper; firm, polished tannins, medium‑full body and a long savory finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled ribeye, roasted lamb chops, braised beef, hard cheeses. Asian: Korean BBQ (bulgogi), Chinese char siu or Peking duck, Sichuan‑style spicy beef/Mapo tofu, teriyaki beef dishes.

Production Method
Varietals fermented separately, blended after fermentation; matured ~24 months in French oak barrels followed by extended bottle ageing.

Vineyard Info
Aristos (est. 2007) founded by Louis‑Michel Liger‑Belair, François Massoc and Pedro Parra; focuses on high‑altitude Cachapoal sites. François Massoc now leads the project.