Almaviva Baron Philippe de Rothschild Concha y Toro Cabernet Sauvignon

EPU Almaviva Mapuche Puente Alto Almaviva EPU

Maipo Valley, Puente Alto

84% cabernet sauvignon, 10% carmenere, 3% merlot, 2% cabernet franc 1% petit verdot

15.5%

750

1210%

(Robert Parker’s rating: 93 points)
2022 Epu Almaviva

(James Suckling’s rating: 95 points)

Born from the alliance of two renowned wine familiesBaron Philippe de Rothschild of France and Concha y Toro of ChileAlmaviva represents a meeting of cultures and traditions. Crafted from classic Bordeaux varieties, with Cabernet Sauvignon at its core, Almaviva combines Chiles exceptional terroir with Frances winemaking expertise to deliver elegance and complexity. Its creation marked a milestone in the rise of Chilean wines on the global stage.

EPU, Almavivas second wine, takes its name from the Mapuche word for two, honoring one of southern Chiles principal indigenous cultures. Produced from the same outstanding Puente Alto vineyards, EPU follows the tradition of second wines from Bordeauxs most prestigious chteaux. Made in limited quantities, it shares Almavivas pedigree and refinement, while expressing its own distinctive personality.

Country of Origin:
Puente Alto, Maipo Valley,Chile

Type:
Red/Rouge (Still)

Grape Varieties:
84% cabernet sauvignon, 10% carmenere, 3% merlot, 2% cabernet franc and 1% petit verdot

Alcohol Content:
15.5%

Volume:
750mL

Vinification:
Matured 12 months in 10% new French oak

Tasting Notes:
(Robert Parker’s rating: 93 points)
The 2022 Epu leads with a poised yet charmingly rustic nose of ripe red fruits flanked by herbaceous, leathery accents. The palate is concentrated and full-bodied, with an opulent, forward richness that transitions to a decedent, chocolate-tinged finish of rich tannins and a lingering herbal, menthol-laced conclusion. A well-made balance between style and place, this serves as a pleasurable and accessible introduction to the more poised, nuanced Almaviva.

(James Suckling’s rating: 95 points)
Refined sweet tobacco, black olives and hints of paprika, cedar, iron and anchovy-like savoriness. Refined sweet berries on the palate with a lovely savoriness. Medium-bodied and restrained, plush and generous, with fine tannins and a lengthy finish.