Carmen Premier Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon

0.75L | 13.0%

9 , 9 5

Cabernet Sauvignon

Carmen

Aantal

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Carmen Premier Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon

Taste & Aging

Light

Bold

Smooth

Tannic

Dry

Sweet

Soft

Acidity

Complexity

Beautifully layered

Drinking Window

Aging phase Until 2023

Ready to drink 2023 - 2026

Past peak After 2026

Aromas

Blackcurrant Blueberries Dark berries Mint Bell pepper Spiciness Pencil shavings Cedar Wood

Food Pairing

Beef Lamb Hard cheeses

Vintage Report

The 2021 vintage in Chile received an excellent score of 93 points. The wines from this year are currently still a bit youthful and tannic, and are developing slowly.

Carmen Premier Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon is one of the newest wines from Carmen in Chile. But we're thrilled with it! With its light oak aging of about six to eight months, it's a full-fledged wine.

Origin of the Carmen winery in Chile

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 Cabernet grapes are grown in the Colchagua Valley, in a temperate climate on beautiful soil rich in river clay and pebbles. The grapes undergo a cold maceration of no less than ten days, giving this red wine extra fruit and color. Because the grapes are perfectly ripe, a five-week fermentation was possible, giving it considerable power and intensity. Eighty percent of the wine is aged for ten months in French and American oak barrels. The remainder remains in stainless steel. A dash of Carmenère gives this Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon a subtle hint of pepper and a light spiciness.

What does the Carmen Premier Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon taste like?

The Cabernet Sauvignon is clearly present, with notes of cassis and blueberries on the nose, a hint of mint, and classic Cabernet aromas like pencil shavings and cedar. Yes, this Carmen Premier Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon is truly delicious! The palate is also complete, smooth, yet quite full-bodied with notes of black fruit, cherries, a touch of paprika, and wood. In short, a delicious wine, and for this price, we can confidently call it outstanding.

Product details

Alcohol content	13.0%
Vintage	2021
Size	0.75L
Region	Central Valley Chile
Land	Chile
Producer	Carmen
Varietal(s)	Cabernet Sauvignon
Oak aging	Yes, Eighty percent of the wine matures for ten months in French and American oak barrels. The rest remains in stainless steel.
Ideal serving temperature ?	16° - 18°C