2011 Los Vascos - Cabernet Sauvignon Grande Reserve
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The 2011 Grande Reserve Blend is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Carmenere, Syrah and Malbec, which feels a little oaky at first, quite classical, with aromas of ripe black fruit, cedar, tobacco and some black pepper. The palate is medium-bodied, with grainy-tannins and good balance. A well-crafted blend. Drink now-2016. I had the chance to meet and share some wines in Santa Cruz with winemaker Marcelo Gallardo, a really fun guy. We talked about wine and rock music, but I tasted their lineup in Madrid. This Chilean winery is owned by the Rothschilds of Lafite and was one of the first French investments in Chile. They make very traditional wines here, perhaps with a bit of a French accent, even after 20 years in Chile. Importer: Pasternak Wine Imports, Harrison New York, NY; tel. (914) 630-8200; www.pasternakwine.com
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Luis Gutiérrez, Wine Advocate
Luis Gutiérrez, Wine Advocate
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The 2011 Grande Reserve Blend is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Carmenere, Syrah and Malbec, which feels a little oaky at first, quite classical, with aromas of ripe black fruit, cedar, tobacco and some black pepper. The palate is medium-bodied, with grainy-tannins and good balance. A well-crafted blend. Drink now-2016. Jun 2014, www.robertparker.com
About the producer
Domaines Barons de Rothschild is the overarching group of estates owned by the Rothschild family of Ch. Lafite Rothschild.