2009 Viñedo Chadwick
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The product of an extremely warm harvest, the 2009 Viñedo Chadwick is squarely in a secondary phase. It opens with a mossy, spice-driven nose with a touch of turned earth, dried tobacco, charred cedar and cracked leather. The palate is quintessential Chadwick, with its lavish yet composed, balanced richness. It ends with a quietly powerful, creamy finish framed by chocolate-tinged, dusty tannins. While I preferred the finish on the more expansive 2010, this is drinking very well and should do so for at least another decade. This is 100% Cabernet Sauvignon aged entirely in new oak.
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James Suckling
Neal Martin, Wine Advocate
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Sandalwood, orange peel, spiced raspberry fruits, with balasamic character alongside creamy smoked caramel and pomegranate, this is a fascinating example of a well aged Vinedo Chadwick from a warm vintage. Ripe, welcoming tannins, this is rich and powerful, with the black pepper and turmeric spice that is very much a signature of Maipo. Extremely different in character from a 15 year old European Cabernet, full of generous Maipo signature, and this is reaching its plateau for drinking, although there is still tension in the wine and it is at a lovely moment to open and share. 95% new oak. Francisco Baettig winemaker since the inaugural vintage in 1999, Edouardo Chadwick owner.
From what was a warm year across Chile, Maipo Alto included, the 2009 Viñedo Chadwick is a pure, very ripe Cabernet Sauvignon. An intense nose of herbs and dried fig, blackberry jam and hints of licorice. On the palate, it has a warm richness with Puente Alto’s refined tannins, which deliver luxury and balance. It won’t develop much more in spite of the lively lick of flavor at the end.
From what was a warm year across Chile, Maipo Alto included, the 2009 Viñedo Chadwick is a pure, very ripe Cabernet Sauvignon. An intense nose of herbs and dried fig, blackberry jam and hints of licorice. On the palate, it has a warm richness with Puente Alto’s refined tannins, which deliver luxury and balance. It won’t develop much more in spite of the lively lick of flavor at the end
About the producer
Viñedo Chadwick is another project from Eduardo Chadwick of Viña Errázuriz and Seña, a man who has been instrumental in building Chile’s reputation in the fine wine arena.