Montes Muse 2020

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Montes
Label Name:
 
Muse
Vintage:
 
2020
Country:
 
Chile
Region:
 
Alto Maipo (Valle del Maipo)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14%
Grape(s):
 
100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Notable scores for the Muse range: James Suckling 96 pts (2020); Decanter reported ~96 pts; Tim Atkin ~94 pts. Praised for purity, polished tannins and length

Tasting Note
Deep ruby. Concentrated blackcurrant, cherry and plum with cassis, graphite, sweet spice, tobacco and mocha. Silky polished tannins, full-bodied, vibrant acidity and a long, elegant finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled ribeye, roasted lamb, venison strogonoff, beef stews, aged hard cheeses. Asian: Korean BBQ (bulgogi/galbi), char siu, rich Szechuan beef, braised short ribs, Peking duck.

Production Method
Hand-harvested grapes from alluvial terraces; stainless-steel fermentation; aged ~18 months in French oak (≈70% new, 30% second-use). Conventional viticulture.

Vineyard Info
Viña Montes, founded 1987 by Aurelio Montes and partners. Muse is a limited-production tribute cuvée from Alto Maipo vineyards (~460m elevation).