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Carmen Carmenère Cabernet Sauvignon Reservetext
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15½/20

Carmen Carmenère Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve 2001

Valle del Maipo, Region del Valle Central, ChileIntense open minty, chocolate and fresh black currant berry nose with leafy peppery streaks. Dry, round and smooth with peppery, chocolate, vanilla, cassis and smoky leather flavours. Quite a dry, lean finish with strong smoky, resiny currant notes and a touch of acidity showing through. Best for fans of carmenère. Tasted: 23 February 2004Tasted by: Anthony GismondiPrices:
BC$21.95750mlSpecialty
AB$21.00750ml 
Producer: Viña CarmenDistributors: Select Wine Merchants Ltd.
Blend: Grande Vidure - Cabernet SauvignonCSPC: 439166UPC: 083300097635