The soils also contribute to this full-bodied Chilean red wine. The deep loamy soils of the Valle del Rapel produce concentrated and powerful Carmenere grapes. Its elegance and minerality are derived from the siliceous soil textures. Although the grapes for Escudo Rojo Carmenere are hand-picked exclusively in the Valle del Rapel, they are transported to the Bodega Baron Philippe de Rothschild Maipo, Chile, in the Maipo Valley for further processing. After vinification, the young wine is aged there for at least six to eight months in oak barrels. This gives it its full and smooth character.
What a treat this Chilean red wine is! The aroma reveals a beautiful bouquet of Carmenere grapes. We noted hints of black fruit and a touch of cocoa, sweet spices, vanilla, and toffee. Swirl the wine well in the glass, and it reveals even more aromas of plums and cassis, among other things. The palate is velvety smooth, like a warm bed! Beautiful, silky flavors of cherries, berries, and blackberries, and of course, coffee, mocha, and spices. This Escudo Rojo Carmenere is the finest wine from the winemakers of Baron Philippe de Rothschild.
