Almaviva 2009

Rothschild/Concha y Toro

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Tasting Notes

A complex wine with licorice, blackberry, chocolate, walnut and light coffee bean character. Full body, with super integrated tannins and a long finish. Refined. Wonderful balance. 73% cabernet sauvignon, 22% carmenere, 4% cabernet franc, and 1% merlot. Drink now or hold.

Score: 94

James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com Maturity: 2014+ 20 June 2014

The 2009 Almaviva is a blend of 73% Cabernet Sauvignon, 22% Carmenere, 4% Cabernet Franc and 1% Merlot and likewise, aged in new French oak for 18 months. It has impressive clarity on the nose with blackberry, briary and espresso aromas that are well defined, but not as intense as previous vintages. The palate is medium-bodied with grainy tannins, a powdery texture and crisp blackberry laced with espresso towards the firm, quite masculine, dry finish. It will need three of four years to coalesce and mellow. Drink 2015-2025. The collaboration between Baron Philippe de Rothschild and Vina Concha y Toro caused waves back in the late 1990s, a token of recognition for the progress of Chilean wines from one of Bordeaux’s grandees. Since the debut in 1998 it has achieved acclaim from around the world.

Score: 91

Neal Martin, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2015-2025 01 December 2012

(made from 73% cabernet sauvignon, 22% carmenere, 4% cabernet franc and 1% merlot, raised for 18 months in new French barriques): Youthful purple color. Primary dark berry and cherry pit aromas are complemented by notes of vanillin oak, mocha and Indian spices. Broad and fleshy on the palate, offering sweet blueberry and cassis flavors and suggestions of dark chocolate, cola and vanilla. Becomes smokier with air and finishes with very good clarity and strong spicy persistence. This yet-to-be-released wine will no doubt reward patience. (93+ Points)

Score: 93

Josh Raynolds, International Wine Cellar 01 May 2012