Vinhos Chilenos com 94 pontos ou mais por Robert Parker

Como prometemos em nosso post sobre “Vinhos Argentinos com 96 pontos ou mais por Robert Parker”, aqui está uma outra lista, agora falando de vinhos chilenos.

Vale comentar um ponto curioso. Notem que na lista da Argentina eu incluí vinhos com 96 pontos ou mais e na do Chile com 94 ou mais. Provavelmente vocês devem ter se perguntando o motivo. A resposta é simples. Se a lista Chilena tivesse a mesma pontuação da Argentina, esta teria, acredite se quiser, apenas 5 vinhos!! Já se listarmos os vinhos Argentinos com 94 pontos ou mais teríamos 94 rótulos contra os 25 chilenos que aqui estão!

Por algum motivo que, sinceramente, desconheço, os vinhos Argentinos hoje são melhores pontuados do que os Chilenos pela Wine Advocate e Robert Parker.

Aproveitem a lista e, se forem ao Chile, não deixem de provar algum destes fantásticos vinhos!

In Vino Veritas!

Gustavo Kauffman (GK)

2006 Errazuriz Vinedo Chadwick

Review by eRobertParker.com # , #183 (Jun 2009)

Rating: 97

Drink 2020 - 2046

The deep crimson-colored 2006 Vinedo Chadwick is a 100% Cabernet Sauvignon cuvee aged for 18 months in new French oak. It offers up an ethereal bouquet of toasty oak, scorched earth, incense, spice box, blackcurrant and blackberry reminiscent of a great vintage of Chateau Palmer (think 1961, 1966, 1970). On the palate it is silky, elegant, concentrated and already complex. With superb depth and grip, this succulent, plush effort will evolve for at least 10-15 years and offer prime-time drinking from 2020 to 2046. The vineyard for Eduardo Chadwick's namesake Vinedo Chadwick is located next to the Almaviva estate. This 32 acre hillside property in the foothills of the Andes is planted primarily to Cabernet Sauvignon with just a bit of Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot.

2003 Terrunyo Carmin de Peumo Carmenere Pelmo Vineyard

Review by WA # , #171 (Jun 2007)

Rating: 97

Drink -

The 2003 Carmenere “Carmin de Peumo”, the flagship Carmenere, is a blend of the best parcels in the Peumo Vineyard. It spent 20 months in new French oak and was bottled unfined and unfiltered. Black/purple colored, it offers a mammoth perfume of toasty oak, vanilla, scorched earth, leather, espresso roast, and blueberry jam. This is followed by an extravagantly rich, nearly over-ripe, slightly over-the-top, layered wine that goes on and on to its pure finish. Can there be too much of a good thing? It’s a gamble but with a big up-side.

2005 Terrunyo Carmin de Peumo Carmenere Pelmo Vineyard

Review by WA # , #179 (Oct 2008)

Rating: 97

Drink -

The Carmin de Peumo is the winery flagship and a candidate for Chile’s finest wine. The 2005 Carmin de Peumo Carmenere (I reviewed the 2003 in Issue 171, there was no 2004 produced) is a blend of the best parcels in the Peumo Vineyard. It spent 20 months in French oak and was bottled without fining or filtration. Purple/black in color, this profound effort gives up an amazing aromatic array of wood smoke, scorched earth, leather, espresso, blueberry compote, and blackberry liqueur. This leads to an opulent, extraordinarily rich, nearly over the top, sumptuous wine with deeply hidden structure, exceptional balance, and which manages to remain light on its feet despite its immense power. It can be enjoyed now but will be so much better in 5-7 years. It is a tour de force!

2007 Von Siebenthal Tatay de Cristabal 1492

Review by WA # , #182 (Apr 2009)

Rating: 97

Drink 2016 - 2037

The winery’s flagship is the 2007 Tatay de Cristobal 1492, named after Christopher Columbus. It struts a kinky/sexy nose of wild blueberry, mineral, and earth notes, an out-going personality, beautiful balance, complex flavors, and exceptional length. Give it 6-8 years of additional cellaring and drink it from 2016 to 2037. If I were awarding an Oscar for finest performance by a winery, Von Siebenthal would be my winner. All of their wines are amazing values with the under $20 wines being nothing short of mind-boggling.

2006 Errazuriz Kai

Review by eRobertParker.com # , #183 (Jun 2009)

Rating: 96

Drink -

My favorite of the so-called icons is the 2006 KAI Don Maximiano Estate, a blend of 87% Carmenere with the balance Petit Verdot and Syrah. It reinforces my feeling that when grown in the right terroir and left to fully ripen, Carmenere is Chile's most unique and possibly finest varietal. A saturated purple color, it offers up a brooding nose of cigar box, scorched earth, incense, black cherry, and blueberry. Plush, layered, and opulent, it has tons of flavor, great depth, and a very long finish. It is a wine for hedonists only! Errazuriz has been making impressive strides under the inspired leadership of the soft-spoken Eduardo Chadwick. He has gathered a superb team of viticultural and winemaking talent for Errazuriz as well as his luxury wines, Sena and Vinedo Chadwick.

2003 Almaviva

Review by WA # , #171 (Jun 2007)

Rating: 95

Drink -

The 2003 Almaviva is a real blockbuster, powerhouse vintage for this estate. With an inky blue/purple color, a beautiful nose of camphor, charcoal, blueberry, blackberry, and some spicy but subtle new oak, the wine is quite full-bodied, powerful, rich, but with silky tannins and loads of glycerin. This could turn out to be one of the all-time great wines released by this partnership and should continue to drink well for another two decades. (Note: The 2003 was tasted and reviewed by Robert Parker.) Almaviva is a partnership of Bordeaux first-growth Chateau Mouton-Rothschild and Concha y Toro. Made in the style of top of the line Pauillac, the blend is typically 73% Cabernet Sauvignon, 22-23% Carmenere (a very close relative of Merlot), and 4-5% Cabernet Franc. It spends 18 months in new French oak and is bottled unfined and unfiltered. Almaviva is sold through the Bordeaux network in the same way as Chateau Mouton-Rothschild.

2006 Concha y Toro Don Melchor

Review by WA # , #182 (Apr 2009)

Rating: 95

Drink 2009 - 2036

The 2006 Don Melchor Cabernet Sauvignon is a glass-coating opaque purple with an alluring bouquet of toast, tobacco, cedar, leather, mocha, and blackcurrant. Sweet, voluptuous (but not in a fruit bomb kind of way), layered, and complex already, its superb balance will ensure at least a decade of evolution and it should drink well through 2036. Don Melchor is the flagship wine of Concha y Toro, a 100% Cabernet Sauvignon cuvee that was started in 1987, making it Chile’s senior icon. I feel confident about this because the winery kindly sent along a 1993 and a 1995 Don Melchor to provide context. The 1993 (94 points) reveals the nuance of a well-aged wine but with the balance to provide pleasure for another 10-15 years. The 1995 (95 points) is a bit rounder and more elegant, also with another 10-15 years of prime drinking ahead.

2005 Errazuriz Vinedo Chadwick

Review by WA # , #179 (Oct 2008)

Rating: 95

Drink 2015 - 2030

One of Chile’s icon wines, Vinedo Chadwick is 100% Cabernet Sauvignon aged for 18 months in new French oak. The 2005 Vinedo Chadwick offers up a spectacular bouquet of pain grille, mineral, spice box, leather, black currants, and blackberry. Elegant on the palate with layers of savory flavors, the wine beautifully conceals enough tannin to evolve for a decade. However, because of the wine’s great balance, superb concentration, and succulence, it can actually be enjoyed now. Its prime drinking period will be from 2015 to 2030.

2004 Terrunyo Carmenere Peumo Vineyard

Review by WA # , #171 (Jun 2007)

Rating: 95

Drink 2007 - 2027

Concha y Toro’s Terrunyo Carmenere gets my vote as the finest Carmenere produced in Chile. The 2004 Carmenere is other-worldly. Opaque purple in color, it has a sexy perfume of smoky oak, blueberry jam, and blackberry liqueur. This is followed by an ultra-rich, unique wine with sensational depth, concentration and tons of flavor. It can be enjoyed now and over the next 20+ years. The winery also presented a vertical tasting of other Terrunyo Carmeneres. Among them were the 1999 (93 points), 2001 (94 points), 2003 (95 points) and a barrel sample of the 2005 (92-94 points). The front line price of these wines is only $30 making them among the greatest values in red wine anywhere.

2006 Vina Sena Sena

Review by eRobertParker.com # , #183 (Jun 2009)

Rating: 95

Drink 2019 - 2041

The 2006 Sena is a blend of 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 16% Merlot, 13% Petit Verdot, and the balance Carmenere and Cabernet Franc, all of the original Bordeaux grapes except Malbec. It was aged in new French oak for 18 months. It delivers a superb aromatic array of wood smoke, pencil lead, espresso, incense, blackcurrant, and blackberry. This is followed by a Pauillac-like, concentrated yet elegant wine with layers of spicy fruit, well-concealed structure, superb grip, and a fruit-filled, lengthy finish. Like a great vintage of Bordeaux, it will profit from a minimum of a decade of cellaring. Its prime drinking window will extend from 2019 to 2041. Sena was once a partnership between Robert Mondavi and Eduardo Chadwick that produced its first wine in 1995. Following the collapse of the Mondavi empire, Chadwick regained complete control and is making the finest wines of his distinguished career. The Sena vineyard, located in Aconcagua, is farmed biodynamically.

2006 Von Siebenthal Toknar

Review by WA # , #182 (Apr 2009)

Rating: 95

Drink 2017 - 2046

The 2006 Toknar, a 100% Petit Verdot cuvee bottled without filtration. A glass-coating opaque purple/black, the nose offers up an aromatic array of pain grille, pencil lead, scorched earth, licorice, and blackberry. Dense, voluptuous, and thoroughly hedonistic, this massive effort will evolve for 8-10 years and provide pleasure through 2046. If I were awarding an Oscar for finest performance by a winery, Von Siebenthal would be my winner. All of their wines are amazing values with the under $20 wines being nothing short of mind-boggling.

2005 Almaviva

Review by WA # , #179 (Oct 2008)

Rating: 94

Drink 2015 - 2030

The 2005 Almaviva continues the string of successes for this collaborative effort between Concha y Toro and Chateau Mouton-Rothschild. In this vintage, the wine is a blend of 74% Cabernet Sauvignon, 21% Carmenere, and 5% Cabernet Franc aged in 100% new French oak for 18 months before bottling without fining or filtration. Purple-colored, it offers an expressive bouquet of pain grille, pencil lead, tobacco, black currants, and blackberry. This leads to an elegantly styled wine with layers of sweet fruit, succulent, spicy, black fruit flavors, and superb depth and concentration. It has enough structure to evolve for 5-7 years and will be at its best from 2015 to 2030.

2004 Altair Altair

Review by WA # , #171 (Jun 2007)

Rating: 94

Drink 2013 - 2030

The 2004 Altair offers a much more saturated purple color and more complex perfume than the 2003. Scorched earth, graphite, black currant, and blackberry liqueur aromas make an appearance. The wine is more mouth-filling than its sibling as well as more structured. Ripe black fruits persist through the pure finish. Cellar this beauty for 6-8 years and drink it through 2030.

2005 Altair Altair

Review by WA # , #179 (Oct 2008)

Rating: 94

Drink 2013 - 2030

The 2005 Altair is 85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Syrah, and 3% Carmenere. Purple-colored, it has a distinguished bouquet of wood smoke, cedar, pencil lead, spice box, blueberry, and blackberry. This is followed by a mouth-filling, opulent wine with incipient complexity, superb balance, and enough structure to evolve for 3-5 years. Drink it from 2013 to 2030. Altair, one of Chile’s icon wineries, is owned by the Dassault family of Saint-Emilion in partnership with Vina San Pedro.

1997 Concha y Toro Don Melchor

Review by WA # , #171 (Jun 2007)

Rating: 94

Drink 2015 - 2040

The 1997 Don Melchor Cabernet Sauvignon is exhibiting some development in color and bouquet. On the palate it remains impressively youthful with layers of flavor and excellent balance in its full-bodied personality. It continues to evolve and may reach its peak by 2015. It should drink well through 2040

2004 Concha y Toro Don Melchor

Review by WA # , #171 (Jun 2007)

Rating: 94+

Drink 2015 - 2032

The 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon is opaque purple in color. The nose delivers a splendid array of pain grille, smoke, pencil lead, espresso, and black currants. It makes a youthful entry on the palate with layers of black fruits, mouth-filling flavors, a plush texture, with plenty of ripe tannins to hold this big wine together. The finish is long and pure. The wine demands 8-10 years to show to full advantage and should drink well through 2032.

2005 Concha y Toro Don Melchor

Review by WA # , #179 (Oct 2008)

Rating: 94

Drink 2015 - 2035

The 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon is opaque purple-colored with aromas of pain grille, pencil lead, scorched earth, black currant, and blackberry liqueur. This is followed by an opulent, very intense, complex Cabernet with gobs of savory fruit, exceptional depth, and enough structure to evolve for 6-8 years. This lengthy, classy effort will be at its best from 2015 to 2035. Don Melchor has been considered one of Chile’s iconic wines since its inception in 1987

2006 Errazuriz Don Maximiano Founder's Reserve

Review by eRobertParker.com # , #183 (Jun 2009)

Rating: 94

Drink 2015 - 2031

The 2006 Founder's Reserve Don Maximiano is a blend of 82% Cabernet Sauvignon with the balance Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, and Syrah. It spent 18 months in mostly new French oak. Aromas of pain grille, pencil lead, Asian spices, incense, and blackcurrant are reminiscent of a classified growth Pauillac. Medium- to full-bodied in the mouth, the wine has a plush texture, plenty of ripe tannin, layers of spicy fruit, and outstanding concentration. This impeccably balanced wine will benefit from 5-7 years of additional cellaring and have a prime drinking window extending from 2015 to 2031. Errazuriz has been making impressive strides under the inspired leadership of the soft-spoken Eduardo Chadwick. He has gathered a superb team of viticultural and winemaking talent for Errazuriz as well as his luxury wines, Sena and Vinedo Chadwick.

1999 Montes Alpha M

Review by WA # , #171 (Jun 2007)

Rating: 94

Drink 2007 - 2022

The 1999 Alpha “M” is my preference among the three vintages I tasted. It remains opaque purple-colored with an expressive bouquet of pain grille, graphite, espresso, blueberry and black currants. This is followed by a mouth-filling wine with layers of blue and black fruits, well-concealed tannins, and a 45+ second finish. It can be enjoyed now but should continue to drink well through 2022. Over recent years, Montes has been one of the standard-bearers of quality wines from Chile under the leadership of Aurelio Montes. The lineup is top-notch from entry level to top-of-the-line.

2005 Montes Montes Folly

Review by WA # , #179 (Oct 2008)

Rating: 94

Drink 2015 - 2030

The 2005 Folly is 100% Syrah from the slopes of the Apalta Vineyard. It was aged for 18 months in 100% new French oak. Opaque purple, it has an expressive display of meat, game, cedar, sage, and blueberry. Structured for the long haul, it requires 5-7 years of additional cellaring. The fruit is ripe and sweet, the balance impeccable, and the finish lasts for nearly a minute. It should be at its best from 2015 to 2030. Under the enlightened leadership of Aurelio Montes, the Montes winery remains one of the standard-bearers for Chilean wines. The Carmenere-based Purple Angel is one of the two or three best of its type; the Folly is arguably Chile’s finest Syrah, and the Montes Alpha M one of the Cabernet-based icons.

2006 Montes Montes Folly

Review by eRobertParker.com # , #183 (Jun 2009)

Rating: 94

Drink 2015 - 2026

The 2006 Folly is a world class Syrah (not only because of the superb Ralph Steadman label). It is sourced from a ridiculously steep vineyard in Apalta and aged for 18 months in new French oak. Inky black in color, it reveals a super-expressive nose of toasty new oak, pepper, lavender, game, incense, and blueberry. Voluptuous on the palate but not heavy, it has gobs of sweet fruit, layers of flavor, a firm structure, and 5-7 years of aging potential. Drink this impeccably balanced, lengthy effort from 2015 to 2026. Aurelio Montes remains one of Chile's great innovators and quality leaders. His latest releases are first class from entry level to the top of the portfolio.

2002 Santa Rita Cabernet Sauvignon Casa Real

Review by WA # , #171 (Jun 2007)

Rating: 94

Drink 2012 - 2037

Santa Rita’s flagship is the Casa Real Cabernet Sauvignon. The 2002 Casa Real is purple colored with complex aromatics of spice box, tobacco, graphite, red currants, and black currants. It has an intense entry onto the palate with spicy, layered flavors, ripe tannins, and great balance in its full-bodied personality. It needs 5-7 years of further cellaring and will drink well through 2037. When I was in Chile in January, the winery also presented the 1999 Casa Real (92 points) and the 2001 Casa Real (94 points). It seems clear that Santa Rita Casa Real is one of Chile’s benchmark wines. Importer: Palm Bay

2006 Terrunyo Carmenere Peumo Vineyard Block 27

Review by WA # , #182 (Apr 2009)

Rating: 94

Drink 2012 - 2021

The red wines start with the saturated purple 2006 Carmenere Peumo Vineyard Block 27. The nose offers up spice box, mineral, plum, black cherry, and blueberry. This is followed by a round, mouth-filling plush wine with ripe underlying tannin, complex, spicy flavors, excellent density, and a long, fruit-filled finish. Give it 2-3 years and drink it from 2012 to 2021. Terrunyo is a premium label owned by Concha y Toro. During my visit with Ignacio Recabarren, the brilliant vigneron behind the Terrunyo Carmenere project, I was able to taste all of the wine to date including the yet to be released 2007 Carmin de Peumo.

2004 Vina Sena Sena

Review by WA # , #171 (Jun 2007)

Rating: 94

Drink 2013 - 2035

The 2004 Sena is purple-colored with a super-expressive nose of toasty oak, earth, graphite, espresso, black currant, and blackberry liqueur with a hint of mint in the background. This is followed by a layered wine with gobs of spicy black fruits, great depth, and a long, 45+ second finish. Give it 6-8 years of additional aging and drink it through 2035. Sena was originally a joint venture between Robert Mondavi and Eduardo Chadwick. The first vintage was in 1995 and in 1999 the Sena Hillside Vineyard was purchased. Currently, all the grapes going into Sena come from this biodynamically farmed vineyard. It is planted with Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Carmenere, and Cabernet Franc. In a typical vintage Sena is about three-fourths Cabernet Sauvignon although in 2003, Cabernet Sauvignon composed 52% of the blend and Merlot 40%. The wine is aged for 18 months in predominantly new French oak.

2005 Von Siebenthal Toknar

Review by WA # , #179 (Oct 2008)

Rating: 94

Drink 2015 - 2030

The 2005 Toknar is 100% Petit Verdot sourced from a single estate vineyard. Purple/black in color, if offers up a brooding aromatic array of wood smoke, scorched earth, espresso, mineral, blackberry, and black currant. Layered and youthful on the palate, the wine is dense, powerful, and packed. It will need a minimum of 6-8 years to unwind and reveal its full potential. This lengthy effort will be at its best from 2015 to 2030. These are three strong efforts from Von Siebenthal.