Carmen Premier Reserva Carmenere

0.75L | 13.0%

9 , 9 5

Carmenere

Carmen

Aantal

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Carmen Premier Reserva Carmenere

Taste & Aging

Light

Bold

Smooth

Tannic

Dry

Sweet

Soft

Acidity

Complexity

Beautifully layered

Drinking Window

Aging phase Until 2022

Ready to drink 2022 - 2025

Past peak After 2025

Aromas

Jam Chocolate Spices Smoky Toast Spinach

Food Pairing

Barbecue meats Spicy dishes

Vintage Report

The 2020 vintage in Chile is considered outstanding, with a score of 94 points. The wines from this year are powerful and still young, with an excellent structure for further development.

This Carmen Premier Reserva is made from Chile's pride, the Carmenere grape. The grapes come from the Colchagua Valley, where conditions are ideal for a top-notch Carmenere. The grapes are of outstanding quality and therefore suitable for aging in oak barrels. This is done, giving the Carmenere considerable depth and richness.

The vision of Carmen winery

Carmen Winery was founded in 1850 by Christian Lanz, who named it after his wife Carmen. Carmen is the oldest winery in Chile. Today, they utilize the latest winemaking techniques and are one of the largest players in both quality and quantity of Chilean origin. All grapes come from their own vineyards, prioritizing quality over quantity. To achieve this, Carmen Vineyards has restricted yields. This results in wines that are more powerful and full-bodied than many Chilean wines. Moreover, the wines truly taste like the grapes they are made from; they are uniquely authentic. Anyone who tastes them will be immediately impressed by the vast potential of this promising wine country.

The rediscovery of Carmenère

In recent years, Carmenère has become Chile's national grape. In 1994, the grape variety was rediscovered in the Carmenère vineyards. It was initially mistaken for Merlot, as it was long thought to be extinct due to phylloxera. However, it soon became clear that this unique grape was indeed planted in Carmen's Alta Maipo Valley vineyards. This grape produces wines with a unique character. The harvested grapes are destemmed and crushed, and fermentation begins at a temperature of around 26 degrees Celsius. Once fermentation is complete, the juice is clarified. The wine is aged in wooden barrels, which gives it a pleasant smoky flavor. The aroma is complex, with notes of jam, spinach, and chocolate. Aging in wooden barrels gives this wine pleasant smoky and toasted notes, which reveal the flavors of spices. The texture is soft, with rounded tannins and a medium body.

Product details

Alcohol content	13.0%
Vintage	2020
Size	0.75L
Region	Central Valley Chile
Land	Chile
Producer	Carmen
Varietal(s)	Carmenere
Oak aging	Yes, Matured in wooden casks.
Ideal serving temperature ?	16° - 18°C