In Bond Fine Wine. 2013 Rothschild/Concha y Toro Almaviva, Maipo, Chile. Red chile - red in 6x75cl. Top critic score: 97/100 (JS). Drinking window: 2016–2033. Sold in bond by Albany Vintners, independent fine wine merchants.
Almaviva is one of Chile’s most prestigious wines, created in 1997 as a joint venture between Baron Philippe de Rothschild of Mouton Rothschild and Concha y Toro. A Bordeaux blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Petit Verdot & Carmenere.
James Suckling (JS) — 97/100 · JamesSuckling.com, 09/09/2015
Superb aromas of Indian spices, blackberry, blueberry and dried flowers. Full body, soft and polished tannins and an amazing finesse of subtle yet intense flavors. This is so pure and fruity. Another great Almaviva. Reminiscent of the great 2010. A blend of 72% cabernet sauvignon, 19% carmenere, 6% cabernet franc, 2% petit verdot and 1% merlot.
Luis Gutiérrez (LG) — 94/100 · Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com, 01/12/2015 · Drink 2016-2033
The 2013 Almaviva couldn't have had a more different growing season from 2012, as 2013 was wetter and cooler than the average. It was a good year for Cabernet Sauvignon, which took the leading role with a 72% in the final blend alongside 19% Carmen're (a grape that tends to suffer in cooler years), 6% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot and 1% Merlot. It had a classical vinification in stainless stee…
Josh Raynolds (JR) — 93/100 · Vinous, 01/02/2017 · Drink 2019-2027
(aged for 18 months in 75 percent new French oak barrels) Vivid ruby-red. Expressive, oak-spiced cherry, black currant and rose pastille aromas are complemented by suggestions of vanilla and licorice. Sweet, seamless and penetrating in the mouth, offering intense dark berry, bitter cherry and spicecake flavors and a repeating vanilla note. Shows excellent focus and appealing sweetness on the long…