Concha Y Toro Terrunyo Carmenere 2001

Rating: 16/20 - As reviewed by Jancis Robinson This youthful wine is worthy successor to the delicious 1999. Very serious structure as well as voluptuously ripe fruit - unusual in Chile. Dry finish; multi-layered; very ambitious. 18 months in French oak. Lift. Elegance.

Looking for something delicious and new? This wine is what Bordeaux was originally primarily made from, now its found almost exclusively in Chili. This is the best example in the world of this incredible variety, which combines the best of Cabernet and Merlot. Bright, deep red in color; exhibits hints of chocolate, pepper and strong spices. Tasty and full-bodied, with strong tannins imparting the particular style of this very unique varietal which grows virtually nowhere else. This Carmenere originates in Lot 21 of Concha y Toro's Peumo vineyards, an area noted for highly permeable, read more...poor soil. A 12-year-old vineyard was selected, the oldest in the area. Yields are extremely low, resulting in rich, concentrated wines. This Carmenere was blended with a bit of Cabernet Sauvignon and aged in French oak barrels for 19 months. Enjoy this wine with red meats, cheeses, pastas and wild rabbit. Lovely purity here, with vivid raspberry and boysenberry fruit that is voluptuous yet elegant. Creamy texture picks up some muscle as it moves along, and sweet toast, tobacco and dark chocolate notes chime in as well. Long finish. Shows how lovely this grape can be when full ripeness is achieved. -Wine Spectator    (hide)

Rating: 4/5 - As reviewed by Decanter Lots of wine but hidden for now. Good depth from beginning through to a long length. Multi-dimensional, showing good harmony and ability to age. Drink 2-5 years.

Grapes were selected from the La Terrazas area of our Pirque Viejo vineyard, a 25-year-old vineyard on shallow, rocky soil. Proximity to the Maipo River makes this a unique area within the upper Maipo Valley. Yield per hectare was 25hl. Region: Pirque Vineyard, Maipo Valley, Chile Grape Variety: 80% Cabernet Sauvignon10% Merlot10% Carmenere Description: Deep, intense and ruby-red in color, with shades of tobacco and cedar skillfully intermingled with red berries. Great character and finesse. This wine is mainly defined by its great elegance and sophistication. Grapes were stemmed, and read more...following a light pressing, the juice was pumped into 10,000-liter stainless steel tanks. Temperatures were kept within 27ºC and 29ºC. Tank contents were pumped over in full once a day in three stages. Following fermentation, the wine was macerated for two weeks in sealed tanks. The wine was subsequently transferred to small French oak barrels where it was aged for 19 months. This wine is an excellent accompaniment to leg of lamb with spicy sauces, blue cheese, Gruyere and Emmentaler.    (hide)

Rating: 4/5 - As reviewed by Decanter Rich, spicy black plum fruit, leathery and deeply flavoured. Drink up to 4 years.

Rating: 92/100 - As reviewed by Wine & Spirits Magazine