Vinedo Chadwick Vintage (event) 2009

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Vinedo Chadwick
Label Name:
 
Vintage (event)
Vintage:
 
2009
Country:
 
Chile
Region:
 
Puente Alto, Maipo Valley
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 94; Neal Martin (Wine Advocate) 93; Wine Enthusiast ~92. Part of Viñedo Chadwick Vertical Library releases highlighting the 2009 vintage

Tasting Note
Concentrated blackcurrant, plum, dried fig, violets, bay leaf, tobacco and dark chocolate; full-bodied, opulent palate with velvety, refined tannins and a long savory finish.

Food Pairing
Grilled ribeye, roast lamb, aged cheeses (western); Korean BBQ (galbi/bulgogi), char siu, Peking duck, Szechuan beef, rich stews (Asian).

Production Method
Hand-harvested Cabernet fermented in small stainless-steel tanks; matured ~22 months in French oak, ~93% new, then blended and bottled.

Vineyard Info
Planted by the Chadwick family in Puente Alto (Errázuriz project); 15+ ha of Cabernet on gravelly, well-drained terraces at high altitude emphasizing low yields and quality.