Carmen
Gran Reserva Single Vineyard Carmenère
Colchagua Valley, Rapel Valley, Central Valley, Chile
Carmen — Gran Reserva Single Vineyard Carménère 2024
Colchagua Valley, Chile 🇨🇱
Overview:
100% Carménère. A step up in precision and refinement, labeled as Single Vineyard. This vintage elevates the style with greater clarity, structure, and a more polished finish.
Aromas & Flavors:
Ripe blackberries, cassis, and dark plum, layered with baking spices, cocoa, and tobacco. Subtle herbal tones remain present but better integrated, adding complexity without dominating.
Mouthfeel:
Full-bodied yet more defined and structured than the 2022. Silky tannins, excellent balance, and a longer, more refined finish that lingers with elegance.
Food Pairings:
Grilled steak, braised short ribs, roasted eggplant, or aged cheeses. Handles richer dishes effortlessly.
Verdict:
The standout of the two. More composed, more complete, and more refined, this vintage shows the next level of Carménère with finesse and depth.
Did You Know?
Chile holds the largest plantings of Carménère in the world today, transforming what was once a nearly extinct Bordeaux grape into a national icon.
🍷 Personal Pick:
2024 takes the crown, better structure, cleaner finish, and overall a more elevated expression. Cheers!
Carmen — Gran Reserva Single Vineyard Carménère 2024
Colchagua Valley, Chile 🇨🇱
Overview:
100% Carménère. A step up in precision and refinement, labeled as Single Vineyard. This vintage elevates the style with greater clarity, structure, and a more polished finish.
Aromas & Flavors:
Ripe blackberries, cassis, and dark plum, layered with baking spices, cocoa, and tobacco. Subtle herbal tones remain present but better integrated, adding complexity without dominating.
Mouthfeel:
Full-bodied yet more defined and structured than the 2022. Silky tannins, excellent balance, and a longer, more refined finish that lingers with elegance.
Food Pairings:
Grilled steak, braised short ribs, roasted eggplant, or aged cheeses. Handles richer dishes effortlessly.
Verdict:
The standout of the two. More composed, more complete, and more refined, this vintage shows the next level of Carménère with finesse and depth.
Did You Know?
Chile holds the largest plantings of Carménère in the world today, transforming what was once a nearly extinct Bordeaux grape into a national icon.
🍷 Personal Pick:
2024 takes the crown, better structure, cleaner finish, and overall a more elevated expression. Cheers!