In Bond Fine Wine. 2024 Rothschild/Concha y Toro Almaviva, Maipo, Chile. Red chile - red in 6x75cl. Top critic score: 98/100 (JA). Drinking window: 2026+. 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) — 98/100 · JamesSuckling.com, 2026-07-07 · Drink 2027+
The 2024 Almaviva shows subtle exuberance with its hallmark restrained sweetness, with good depth of complexity and generosity. A touch of cedar and tobacco with sweet currants, berries and subtlety. Round and medium- to full-bodied, with the depth of cabernet sauvignon marrying the sweet spices from the carmenere. Structured yet fine-grained and polished. Very long finish. 70% cabernet sauvignon…
Jane Anson (JA) — 98/100 · JaneAnson.com, 2026-07-07 · Drink 2028-2040
An exceptional vintage of Almaviva, this is fragrant and savoury, with wonderful lift through the palate, fennel, anis, raspberry puree, a succulent and balanced vintage of this wine. Michel Friou winemaker, Manuel Louzada director, jointly owned by Rothschild, Concha y Toro. 70% new oak for ageing.
Joaquin Hidalgo (JH) — 97/100 · Vinous.com, 2026-07-04 · Drink 2026-2049
The 2024 Almaviva (70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 24% Carménère, 4% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot) from Puente Alto was aged for 18 months in French oak, 76% new. It opens with a dark-fruited profile of blackberry and blueberry, layered with plum, balsamic notes, chutney-like spice, licorice and fine oak. The warm vintage reinforces this darker, riper aromatic register, in line with the estate's ma…