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Viña Chocalán Cabernet Sauvignon Reserva 2020
Valle del Maipo, Region del Valle Central, ChileMuch like the 2019, the 2020 Chocalán Cab is a journey back to the medicinal, herbaceous chocolate style of the 90s but with a bit more terroir, if not finesse. The palate is lush, with an attractive volume of black and red cherry streaked with coffee and tobacco. The fruit is from the coastal Maipo Valley and includes 15% of syrah this year. It was aged in 80 French oak barrels / 20% stainless for 10 - 12 months. The winery likes this wine with wild boar empanadas, and I am all in. Good value.Tasted: 14 May 2024Tasted by: Anthony GismondiPrices:BC | $17.99 | 750ml | BCL Select |
MB | $14.69 | 750ml | select private retailers |
Grape: Cabernet SauvignonCSPC: 262535UPC: 7804603661247