Aristos Baron d'A Red Blend 2016

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Aristos
Label Name:
 
Baron d'A Red Blend
Vintage:
 
2016
Country:
 
Chile
Region:
 
Cachapoal
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon, Carménère, Merlot, Syrah
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
3
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 92 (2016)

Tasting Note
Savory plums, cassis, leather and dusty berries with sweet tobacco and iron notes. Medium-full body, juicy yet savory, silky polished tannins, restrained, almost old-world style with long, savory finish and tertiary complexity.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled beef, roast lamb, braised short ribs, roast pork, mature cheddar. Asian: Korean BBQ (bulgogi), char siu, Sichuan beef dishes, teriyaki beef/chicken, yakitori.

Production Method
Cabernet-based components fermented separately with gentle pump-overs; matured ~24 months in French oak (mix of neutral and seasoned barrels) followed by further bottle aging; blended before final release.

Vineyard Info
Aristos is a Chilean producer led by François Massoc, sourcing high-altitude Cabernet from Cachapoal valley; focused on terroir-driven blends and extended oak and bottle ageing.