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Mayu Carménère Gran Reserva Don Mauro Vineyard 2020
Valle del Elqui, ChileThis Elqui carménère shows cassis and lush blackberry sitting under a lavish amount of American oak. That's overshadowing the pure, expressive fruit underneath at this stage, though it's difficult to imagine this will ever fully come into balance. It's otherwise impressively made, with a suave, polished palate that's seamlessly balanced with a well integrated 14.5% abv.Tasted: 29 March 2024Tasted by: Geoffrey Moss MWPrices:BC | $35.00 | 750ml | estimated retail not in market |
Grape: CarménèreUPC: 7804623800084