Baettig D.O. Maule Los Compadres Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Baettig
Label Name:
 
D.O. Maule Los Compadres Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
Chile
Region:
 
Maule Valley
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Positive critical attention for Baettig Cabernets; Revista ADEGA praised the 2021 Los Compadres (noted 13. Nearby Baettig Cabernet releases have earned scores in the low‑to‑mid 90s from critics (Vinous, James Suckling, Vinfolio) for recent vintages

Tasting Note
Concentrated black cherry and cassis with violet, graphite and subtle tobacco. Fresh acidity, firm fine-grained tannins, mineral backbone and a persistent, savory finish.

Food Pairing
Grilled ribeye, roast lamb, beef stew, aged cheddar; Asian: Korean BBQ (bulgogi), char siu, Szechuan beef or spicy noodle dishes.

Production Method
Dry‑farmed old-vine fruit from Maule; native and selected yeasts; 10–15 months in French oak (portion new), minimal intervention for site expression.

Vineyard Info
Baettig is winemaker Francisco Baettig’s project focusing on site-driven Chilean wines from Maule and Malleco, sourcing old‑vine parcels and small growers for limited-production bottlings.