Chile
Chile is a well-established wine region known for producing exceptional fine wines that showcase the unique terroir of the country. The Chilean wine industry dates back to the 16th century, but it wasn't until the 1980s that Chilean wines started gaining international recognition for their high quality and value.
Today, Chile produces a range of world-class wines, including Cabernet Sauvignon, Carmenere, and Syrah, among others. Some of the most famous vineyards in Chile include Concha y Toro, Viña Montes, Viña Errázuriz, Lapostolle, and Casa Silva. These vineyards are known for their commitment to sustainable and organic farming practices, as well as their use of traditional winemaking techniques.
Concha y Toro, for example, is one of the largest wine producers in Chile and produces a range of high-quality wines, including the Don Melchor Cabernet Sauvignon, the Marques de Casa Concha Cabernet Sauvignon, and the Casillero del Diablo.
With a focus on sustainable farming practices, a commitment to traditional winemaking techniques, and the use of unique terroir, Chilean wines have gained increasing recognition and popularity among wine enthusiasts worldwide. From the bold and robust Cabernet Sauvignon to the elegant and complex Carmenere, Chilean wines are sure to impress even the most discerning wine connoisseurs.
Chile
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James Suckling (98-99)
I love the aromas of smoked meat, dried strawberries and spices. Some resin and pine-needle undertones. Full-bodied, layered and rich with plenty of fruit and linear tannins running through the middle of the wine. Juicy and refined. Purity and greatness. Drink on release or hold.Inc. VAT£319.09 -
(1x75cl) 2018Inc. VAT£117.59 -
(6x75cl) 2018Inc. VAT£409.24 -
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Inc. VAT£248.52 -
Vinous (96)
The 2023 Pinot Noir Las Pizarras comes from Quillota, about 12 kilometers from the cold Pacific waters of the Humboldt Current. The 2023 underwent cold maceration before fermenting with 2% whole clusters, followed by 12 months of aging in 400-liter barrels (55% new). Purple in hue, it offers aromas of blood orange peel, pomegranate, a hint of iodine, and rosehip, with delicate reduction adding complexity. The palate is lined with fine, slightly compact tannins and high acidity, lingering with a soft, powdery texture. This is a beautiful coastal wine, finely calibrated between freshness and texture.Inc. VAT£268.69 -
Inc. VAT£490.69 -
James Suckling (96)
Sour black cherries, violets and a touch of peppercorns and chaparral. Really fresh and crunchy with al-dente fruit and tannins on the medium-bodied palate. Freshness is the key here, and there seems to be more fruit in this vintage. Drinkable now, but better from 2025.Inc. VAT£283.69 -
Wine Advocate (96)
The 2023 Las Pizarras Syrah stands out as one of Chile's most aromatically exotic and intense examples of Syrah, beginning with an alluring bouquet of black fruits, grilled meats, incense, sandalwood and purple flowers. The palate is exceptionally dense, concentrated and taut, culminating in a lifted, multidimensional finish that strikes a midpoint between rich, savory and refreshing. Similar to my experience with the 2022 iteration of this wine, the nose here continuously evolves, revealing an increasingly floral and perfumed complexity. It fermented with 15% whole clusters and matured for 16 months in 60% French barrels and 40% Austrian foudre.Inc. VAT£302.89 -
Wine Advocate (99)
After 20 harvests comes their first Cru, the 2018 Cru Truquilemu, which they describe as "Truqui with more stuffing." It comes from a small triangular section with a lower natural yield, with greater concentration and a darker, more brooding personality. It was fermented with more stems than the other Truquilemu and with a bit of Syrah, which adds weight, depth and texture. After fermenting pieces of the vineyard separately over many years, two distinct personalities emerged, and they have bottled them separately since 2018. Truquilemu has become more ethereal after the separation, and this is sturdier, with extra stuffing but more tension. The wine has less alcohol (12.8%, and 12.5% in 2019!!) higher acidity (7.43 grams measured in tartaric acid) and an incredible pH of 3.18, amazing parameters of freshness and restraint. This is not heavier, it just seems to have the same personality but with more layers. It was produced in a very simple and slow way, fermenting in open-top lagars with some full clusters and adding lignified stems to avoid carbonic maceration, with indigenous yeasts; malolactic took 11 months (!), and the aging in used and neutral barrel was extended over two winters. For the 2018 vintage, they filled 3,449 bottles in January 2020.Inc. VAT£268.69 -
Wine Advocate (96+)
The 2020 Truquilemu Vineyard follows the path of the 2018 and 2019 with even lower alcohol (12.9%) and great freshness and acidity, a pH of 3.36 and 6.4 grams of acidity. The modus operandi was the usual: fermented in open-top vats with indigenous yeasts and manual punch-down with a slow malolactic, which took 10 months to finish, and matured in used barrels over two winters. It contains some 4% Syrah. This has the ethereal quality of this vineyard, powerful but weightless. This place makes fresh wines even in warm vintages like 2020, and you feel that especially in the palate where the wine is vibrant and lively. 5,882 bottles were filled in February 2022.Inc. VAT£119.52 -
Wine Advocate (97)
The 2019 Truquilemu Vineyard follows the path of the brilliant 2018 with moderate alcohol (13.1%) and great freshness and acidity, a tad below in refinement (within the authentic and rustic character of the zone and the wines), from the old vines on the Coastal Range mountains where the soils have lots of quartz, full of crystals on decomposed granite with silty and sandy texture. The cool place and the soil provide very fresh wines even in warmer and drier years, worked following ancestral traditions and pruned with the moon cycles but not to a modern biodynamic calendar, but rather with local custom. Tasting the different wines from the same vineyard from 2018 and 2019 was fascinating, and the wines didn't stop changing in the glass for hours. I think all these wines are going to develop nicely in bottle. 10,021 bottles were filled in January 2021.Inc. VAT£218.40 -
Wine Advocate (98)
In 2018, they bottled three Cariñena-based wines from Truquilemu in Empedrado (now a DO) in Maule. The 2018 Truquilemu Vineyard, they reckon, is more focused, sultry and ethereal than ever. It comes from 1.3 hectares and fermented with more full clusters and with a dash of Syrah (around 4%) in the field blend. By taking away the part bottled as Cru Truquilemu, this has become more ethereal. The 2018, an extraordinary vintage, has less alcohol (12.8%), more flavor and, most of all, greater depth with more layers that open up with time in the glass. These wines are as much abut texture and mouthfeel as aromas and flavors, incredibly fine-grained and titillating with lots of light and energy. This is the evolution of a wine produced in the past with slightly different names, with lots 77, 67, 57 and 47. 10,127 bottles produced. It was bottled in January 2020 and marked with lot #97.Inc. VAT£268.69 -
Wine Advocate (99)
There are three Carignan/Cariñena wines from the same vineyard in Truquilemu in 2018, and the 2018 Vigno comes from a section further down along the creek where there's terrific drainage and thus low yield and concentration. It's Carignan with smidgens of País and Monastrell in the field blend, the grapes grown by a mall farmer by hand and horse with traditional methods of dry-farming, uncertified organic for 75+ years. Like all the rest, it fermented in open-top vats with indigenous yeasts and matured in used barrels over two winters. None of these wines are about the process, they are about the place and the year. In 2018, the wine finished with 13% alcohol, a pH of 3.2 and seven grams of acidity, parameters that talk about a wine with moderate ripeness and vibrant freshness, from a cooler year in a cool part of Maule. 3,336 bottles produced. It was bottled in January 2020.Inc. VAT£331.09 -
(6x75cl) 2018Vinous (93)
The 2018 Albis combines 70% Cabernet Sauvignon with 30% Carménère aged for 18 months in new French barrels. An intense garnet red in color, the nose offers dark fruit such as blackberry and blackcurrant with attractive hints of cedar, bay leaf and sour cherry. With the terse tannins one finds in the region, it begins expansively before tightening up a little to deliver intense flavor followed by a lactic, long and fruity finish. A complex and nuanced wine.Inc. VAT£248.30 -
Introducing the harmonious and elegant Haras de Pirque Maipo Albis 2020. This distinctive Chilean wine is skillfully crafted in the idyllic Maipo Valley by the revered vineyard, Haras de Pirque. Created as a joint venture with Marchese Piero Antinori, the renowned Italian producer, the wine boasts significant pedigree. The olfactory experience is an exquisite balance of spiced-fruit, tobacco, and honey nuances, giving way to lingering leather notes. The palate is met with the bold flavours of dark berries, balanced seamlessly with the oak's buttery undertones. Aged for 18 months in French oak barrels, the full-bodied Cabernet Sauvignon and Carmenère blend bestows a nuanced complexity. Haras de Pirque's commitment to sustainability is evident, being one of the pioneering vineyards practicing organic viticulture in Chile. A sip of Haras de Pirque Maipo Albis 2020 is a tasting journey reflecting the sophistication and richness of the fertile Maipo terroir and the meticulous winemaking tradition.
Inc. VAT£219.58 -
Dive into the sumptuous world of Chilean wines with the Haras de Pirque Maipo Galantas Cabernet Franc Gran Reserva 2019. This exquisite quaff is crafted meticulously in the renowned Maipo Valley vineyards. Distinct in its pedigree, this intimate reserve is from the reputable Haras de Pirque estate, renowned for its committed and sustainable approach to viticulture and vinification techniques. The sublime vintage carries an elegant expression of the Cabernet Franc grape, distinctively tangy and layered with nuances of ripe red berries and enigmatic spices. Aging gracefully in French oak barrels has allowed the creation of a wine with deftly balanced elements of fruit, tannin, and oak. With Haras de Pirque Maipo Galantas Cabernet Franc Gran Reserva 2019, every sip is an exceptional balance of depth and complexity, allowing for a truly exclusive oenophile experience. This is a truly outstanding addition to any discerning wine collector's arsenal.
Inc. VAT£286.40 -
(6x75cl) 2020Presenting the exquisite Haras Pirque Ecral Carmenere Gran Reserva 2020, the embodiment of Chilean elegance. A magnificent product from the renowned Haras Pirque vineyard, a domaine that has garnered respect for moulding wines reflecting the essence of its terroir, situated in Upper Maipo Valley.
This Carmenere is distinctively gran reserva, perfected through rigorous selection and meticulous care in the vineyard, followed by a maturation period in French oak barrels. Complex and stunningly nuanced, the vintage delivers vibrant notes of dark fruit, enveloped in subtle spice and well-integrated oak undertones.
The Haras Pirque Ecral Carmenere Gran Reserva 2020 triumphantly upholds, if not surpasses, the excellent reputation of its predecessors. A testament to the unwavering commitment of Haras Pirque's craftspeople, this wine is a tasting journey unto itself and a crowning jewel amongst Chilean wines.
Inc. VAT£268.51 -
Vinous (93)
The 2019 Syrah Folly from D.O. Apalta, Colchagua, was aged for 14 months in one-third new French barrels. Purple in the glass, with a complex nose of ripe blackberry and raspberry aromas, a layer of coconut and hints of pepper and cedar, it’s full and intense in the mouth, offering a mildly fresh flow framed by the oak. The tannins are quite insistent before the lovely finish.Inc. VAT£580.40 -
James Suckling (98)
Very intense aromas of blackcurrants, violets, flower stems, bark and wet earth. Very perfumed. Mushrooms, black truffles and tobacco. Great cabernet sauvignon aromas. Medium-to full-bodied with ultra-fine tannins and lovely integration. Opens and grows. Goes on for minutes. So fine. This is a terrific, new pure cabernet sauvignon from Montes from the Maipo Valley and made at their wine in the Apalta Valley. September 2022 release. 6,000 bottles made. A new classic in the making and neoclassical in nature. Very drinkable now yet it will be so much better in 2025 and beyond.Inc. VAT£482.60 -
(6x75cl) 2017James Suckling (94)
A smoky syrah with blackberry leaf, dark chocolate, earth, black olives, tobacco and blackberry compote. Full-bodied and intense with chewy tannins, but showing edgy acidity and a long finish.Inc. VAT£199.24 -
Jancis Robinson (18)
100% Sauvignon Blanc. The only vineyard that exists in DO Zapallar and located just 7 km from the coast. Clayey enriched soils and a dry steppe climate. Hand-harvested bunches are destemmed, cold-soaked for 12–24 hours, the must is settled for 24 h, then inoculated with Saccharomyces cerevisiae and Torulaspora yeasts. Fermentation at low temperature. Aged on its lees for 6–8 months. How much pleasure! A wine with a lot of aroma, with endless layers of aromatic complexity. It has a great mouth-coating texture triggering a herbal memory. The palate is full, rich, pleasant, although with sharp acidity above the rich texture. It is very well delineated, fresh, rich, deep and concentrated. A complete Sauvignon Blanc that will make you salivate. Delicious!Inc. VAT£196.32 -
James Suckling (98)
Such an amazing, floral nose with blackberries, blueberries, violets and other flowers. Full-bodied, yet so balanced and refined with vibrancy and energy. It’s really racy and exciting with a super long, beautiful finish. Tight and super polished. Needs two or three years to open more. Beauty. Drink after 2021.Inc. VAT£481.18 -
James Suckling (98)
Blackberry, blueberry, sage and five spice on the nose. Medium-to full-bodied with fine tannins. Balanced and creamy with a fresh, juicy character palate. Silky texture with great structure. Savory finish with length. Peppery and spicy aftertaste. A blend of 92% carmenere and 8% petit verdot. Try in 2023.Inc. VAT£585.58 -
(6x75cl) 2021Tim Atkin MW (96)
Hub is jazz fan Pedro Parra's tribute to the great trumpeter Freddie Hubbard, made with old vine Cinsault from a 0.68-hectare parcel on shallow granite soils. Floral, elegant and ethereal, with perfumed pomegranate and wild strawberry fruit, filigree tannins and a poised finish.Inc. VAT£223.24 -
Tim Atkin MW (97)
"Our best wine," says Pedro Parra and it's hard to disagree that it's an outstanding Itata Valley red, demonstrating that the region can produce some of Chile's finest wines. Red granite soils with a little clay are the source of this dense, complex, layered, ferrous Cinsault, showing tapenade, plum and black cherry flavours and a sinewy finsih.Inc. VAT£563.89 -
Wine Advocate (97)
The single-vineyard Cinsault 2021 Newk was named for musician Sonny Rollins Newk, for Parra, the wildest jazz musician of recent times. He says he finds the wine wild, full of energy and minerality. It was produced with grapes from an old vineyard in Guarilihue that is worked by horse, from vines planted on decomposed and rocky granite soils with some iron and a sandy and silty texture. It fermented with 100% full clusters after four or five days with native yeasts and a total maceration time of 55 days, then the wine matured in an oak vat for 11 months. It has 13.5% alcohol and is austere and sharp, mineral and stony. It's a bit reductive and opens up to notes of fresh blood and iodine, a little Gonon with that herbal side. The palate is phenomenal; it's deep and has grip and is mineral and intense with energy, direct and not shy. Superb. 1,537 bottles were filled in February 2022. This has a strong personality and feels very complete.Inc. VAT£439.92 -
Wine Advocate (93)
The 2022 Vinista hails from four vineyards, two planted on granite in Guarilihue and two on dark, sandy volcanic soils in Ñipas. It opens with a highly floral and slightly medicinal nose that introduces a soft, delicate palate with a higher degree of precision than typically associated with the variety. It concludes with a spry, powdery and perfumed finish. This is a dramatically overperforming and serious expression of País.Inc. VAT£486.41
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James Suckling (98-99)
I love the aromas of smoked meat, dried strawberries and spices. Some resin and pine-needle undertones. Full-bodied, layered and rich with plenty of fruit and linear tannins running through the middle of the wine. Juicy and refined. Purity and greatness. Drink on release or hold.In Bond£248.00 -
(1x75cl) 2018In Bond£95.00
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(6x75cl) 2018In Bond£325.00
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Vinous (96)
The 2023 Pinot Noir Las Pizarras comes from Quillota, about 12 kilometers from the cold Pacific waters of the Humboldt Current. The 2023 underwent cold maceration before fermenting with 2% whole clusters, followed by 12 months of aging in 400-liter barrels (55% new). Purple in hue, it offers aromas of blood orange peel, pomegranate, a hint of iodine, and rosehip, with delicate reduction adding complexity. The palate is lined with fine, slightly compact tannins and high acidity, lingering with a soft, powdery texture. This is a beautiful coastal wine, finely calibrated between freshness and texture.In Bond£206.00 -
In Bond£391.00
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James Suckling (96)
Sour black cherries, violets and a touch of peppercorns and chaparral. Really fresh and crunchy with al-dente fruit and tannins on the medium-bodied palate. Freshness is the key here, and there seems to be more fruit in this vintage. Drinkable now, but better from 2025.In Bond£218.50 -
Wine Advocate (96)
The 2023 Las Pizarras Syrah stands out as one of Chile's most aromatically exotic and intense examples of Syrah, beginning with an alluring bouquet of black fruits, grilled meats, incense, sandalwood and purple flowers. The palate is exceptionally dense, concentrated and taut, culminating in a lifted, multidimensional finish that strikes a midpoint between rich, savory and refreshing. Similar to my experience with the 2022 iteration of this wine, the nose here continuously evolves, revealing an increasingly floral and perfumed complexity. It fermented with 15% whole clusters and matured for 16 months in 60% French barrels and 40% Austrian foudre.In Bond£234.50 -
Wine Advocate (99)
After 20 harvests comes their first Cru, the 2018 Cru Truquilemu, which they describe as "Truqui with more stuffing." It comes from a small triangular section with a lower natural yield, with greater concentration and a darker, more brooding personality. It was fermented with more stems than the other Truquilemu and with a bit of Syrah, which adds weight, depth and texture. After fermenting pieces of the vineyard separately over many years, two distinct personalities emerged, and they have bottled them separately since 2018. Truquilemu has become more ethereal after the separation, and this is sturdier, with extra stuffing but more tension. The wine has less alcohol (12.8%, and 12.5% in 2019!!) higher acidity (7.43 grams measured in tartaric acid) and an incredible pH of 3.18, amazing parameters of freshness and restraint. This is not heavier, it just seems to have the same personality but with more layers. It was produced in a very simple and slow way, fermenting in open-top lagars with some full clusters and adding lignified stems to avoid carbonic maceration, with indigenous yeasts; malolactic took 11 months (!), and the aging in used and neutral barrel was extended over two winters. For the 2018 vintage, they filled 3,449 bottles in January 2020.In Bond£206.00 -
Wine Advocate (96+)
The 2020 Truquilemu Vineyard follows the path of the 2018 and 2019 with even lower alcohol (12.9%) and great freshness and acidity, a pH of 3.36 and 6.4 grams of acidity. The modus operandi was the usual: fermented in open-top vats with indigenous yeasts and manual punch-down with a slow malolactic, which took 10 months to finish, and matured in used barrels over two winters. It contains some 4% Syrah. This has the ethereal quality of this vineyard, powerful but weightless. This place makes fresh wines even in warm vintages like 2020, and you feel that especially in the palate where the wine is vibrant and lively. 5,882 bottles were filled in February 2022.In Bond£81.00 -
Wine Advocate (97)
The 2019 Truquilemu Vineyard follows the path of the brilliant 2018 with moderate alcohol (13.1%) and great freshness and acidity, a tad below in refinement (within the authentic and rustic character of the zone and the wines), from the old vines on the Coastal Range mountains where the soils have lots of quartz, full of crystals on decomposed granite with silty and sandy texture. The cool place and the soil provide very fresh wines even in warmer and drier years, worked following ancestral traditions and pruned with the moon cycles but not to a modern biodynamic calendar, but rather with local custom. Tasting the different wines from the same vineyard from 2018 and 2019 was fascinating, and the wines didn't stop changing in the glass for hours. I think all these wines are going to develop nicely in bottle. 10,021 bottles were filled in January 2021.Inc. VAT£218.40 -
Wine Advocate (98)
In 2018, they bottled three Cariñena-based wines from Truquilemu in Empedrado (now a DO) in Maule. The 2018 Truquilemu Vineyard, they reckon, is more focused, sultry and ethereal than ever. It comes from 1.3 hectares and fermented with more full clusters and with a dash of Syrah (around 4%) in the field blend. By taking away the part bottled as Cru Truquilemu, this has become more ethereal. The 2018, an extraordinary vintage, has less alcohol (12.8%), more flavor and, most of all, greater depth with more layers that open up with time in the glass. These wines are as much abut texture and mouthfeel as aromas and flavors, incredibly fine-grained and titillating with lots of light and energy. This is the evolution of a wine produced in the past with slightly different names, with lots 77, 67, 57 and 47. 10,127 bottles produced. It was bottled in January 2020 and marked with lot #97.In Bond£206.00 -
Wine Advocate (99)
There are three Carignan/Cariñena wines from the same vineyard in Truquilemu in 2018, and the 2018 Vigno comes from a section further down along the creek where there's terrific drainage and thus low yield and concentration. It's Carignan with smidgens of País and Monastrell in the field blend, the grapes grown by a mall farmer by hand and horse with traditional methods of dry-farming, uncertified organic for 75+ years. Like all the rest, it fermented in open-top vats with indigenous yeasts and matured in used barrels over two winters. None of these wines are about the process, they are about the place and the year. In 2018, the wine finished with 13% alcohol, a pH of 3.2 and seven grams of acidity, parameters that talk about a wine with moderate ripeness and vibrant freshness, from a cooler year in a cool part of Maule. 3,336 bottles produced. It was bottled in January 2020.In Bond£258.00 -
(6x75cl) 2018
Vinous (93)
The 2018 Albis combines 70% Cabernet Sauvignon with 30% Carménère aged for 18 months in new French barrels. An intense garnet red in color, the nose offers dark fruit such as blackberry and blackcurrant with attractive hints of cedar, bay leaf and sour cherry. With the terse tannins one finds in the region, it begins expansively before tightening up a little to deliver intense flavor followed by a lactic, long and fruity finish. A complex and nuanced wine.In Bond£187.63 -
Introducing the harmonious and elegant Haras de Pirque Maipo Albis 2020. This distinctive Chilean wine is skillfully crafted in the idyllic Maipo Valley by the revered vineyard, Haras de Pirque. Created as a joint venture with Marchese Piero Antinori, the renowned Italian producer, the wine boasts significant pedigree. The olfactory experience is an exquisite balance of spiced-fruit, tobacco, and honey nuances, giving way to lingering leather notes. The palate is met with the bold flavours of dark berries, balanced seamlessly with the oak's buttery undertones. Aged for 18 months in French oak barrels, the full-bodied Cabernet Sauvignon and Carmenère blend bestows a nuanced complexity. Haras de Pirque's commitment to sustainability is evident, being one of the pioneering vineyards practicing organic viticulture in Chile. A sip of Haras de Pirque Maipo Albis 2020 is a tasting journey reflecting the sophistication and richness of the fertile Maipo terroir and the meticulous winemaking tradition.
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Dive into the sumptuous world of Chilean wines with the Haras de Pirque Maipo Galantas Cabernet Franc Gran Reserva 2019. This exquisite quaff is crafted meticulously in the renowned Maipo Valley vineyards. Distinct in its pedigree, this intimate reserve is from the reputable Haras de Pirque estate, renowned for its committed and sustainable approach to viticulture and vinification techniques. The sublime vintage carries an elegant expression of the Cabernet Franc grape, distinctively tangy and layered with nuances of ripe red berries and enigmatic spices. Aging gracefully in French oak barrels has allowed the creation of a wine with deftly balanced elements of fruit, tannin, and oak. With Haras de Pirque Maipo Galantas Cabernet Franc Gran Reserva 2019, every sip is an exceptional balance of depth and complexity, allowing for a truly exclusive oenophile experience. This is a truly outstanding addition to any discerning wine collector's arsenal.
In Bond£218.00 -
(6x75cl) 2020
Presenting the exquisite Haras Pirque Ecral Carmenere Gran Reserva 2020, the embodiment of Chilean elegance. A magnificent product from the renowned Haras Pirque vineyard, a domaine that has garnered respect for moulding wines reflecting the essence of its terroir, situated in Upper Maipo Valley.
This Carmenere is distinctively gran reserva, perfected through rigorous selection and meticulous care in the vineyard, followed by a maturation period in French oak barrels. Complex and stunningly nuanced, the vintage delivers vibrant notes of dark fruit, enveloped in subtle spice and well-integrated oak undertones.
The Haras Pirque Ecral Carmenere Gran Reserva 2020 triumphantly upholds, if not surpasses, the excellent reputation of its predecessors. A testament to the unwavering commitment of Haras Pirque's craftspeople, this wine is a tasting journey unto itself and a crowning jewel amongst Chilean wines.
In Bond£203.09 -
Vinous (93)
The 2019 Syrah Folly from D.O. Apalta, Colchagua, was aged for 14 months in one-third new French barrels. Purple in the glass, with a complex nose of ripe blackberry and raspberry aromas, a layer of coconut and hints of pepper and cedar, it’s full and intense in the mouth, offering a mildly fresh flow framed by the oak. The tannins are quite insistent before the lovely finish.In Bond£463.00 -
James Suckling (98)
Very intense aromas of blackcurrants, violets, flower stems, bark and wet earth. Very perfumed. Mushrooms, black truffles and tobacco. Great cabernet sauvignon aromas. Medium-to full-bodied with ultra-fine tannins and lovely integration. Opens and grows. Goes on for minutes. So fine. This is a terrific, new pure cabernet sauvignon from Montes from the Maipo Valley and made at their wine in the Apalta Valley. September 2022 release. 6,000 bottles made. A new classic in the making and neoclassical in nature. Very drinkable now yet it will be so much better in 2025 and beyond.In Bond£381.50 -
(6x75cl) 2017
James Suckling (94)
A smoky syrah with blackberry leaf, dark chocolate, earth, black olives, tobacco and blackberry compote. Full-bodied and intense with chewy tannins, but showing edgy acidity and a long finish.In Bond£150.00 -
Jancis Robinson (18)
100% Sauvignon Blanc. The only vineyard that exists in DO Zapallar and located just 7 km from the coast. Clayey enriched soils and a dry steppe climate. Hand-harvested bunches are destemmed, cold-soaked for 12–24 hours, the must is settled for 24 h, then inoculated with Saccharomyces cerevisiae and Torulaspora yeasts. Fermentation at low temperature. Aged on its lees for 6–8 months. How much pleasure! A wine with a lot of aroma, with endless layers of aromatic complexity. It has a great mouth-coating texture triggering a herbal memory. The palate is full, rich, pleasant, although with sharp acidity above the rich texture. It is very well delineated, fresh, rich, deep and concentrated. A complete Sauvignon Blanc that will make you salivate. Delicious!In Bond£145.00 -
James Suckling (98)
Such an amazing, floral nose with blackberries, blueberries, violets and other flowers. Full-bodied, yet so balanced and refined with vibrancy and energy. It’s really racy and exciting with a super long, beautiful finish. Tight and super polished. Needs two or three years to open more. Beauty. Drink after 2021.In Bond£381.00 -
James Suckling (98)
Blackberry, blueberry, sage and five spice on the nose. Medium-to full-bodied with fine tannins. Balanced and creamy with a fresh, juicy character palate. Silky texture with great structure. Savory finish with length. Peppery and spicy aftertaste. A blend of 92% carmenere and 8% petit verdot. Try in 2023.In Bond£468.00 -
(6x75cl) 2021
Tim Atkin MW (96)
Hub is jazz fan Pedro Parra's tribute to the great trumpeter Freddie Hubbard, made with old vine Cinsault from a 0.68-hectare parcel on shallow granite soils. Floral, elegant and ethereal, with perfumed pomegranate and wild strawberry fruit, filigree tannins and a poised finish.In Bond£170.00 -
Tim Atkin MW (97)
"Our best wine," says Pedro Parra and it's hard to disagree that it's an outstanding Itata Valley red, demonstrating that the region can produce some of Chile's finest wines. Red granite soils with a little clay are the source of this dense, complex, layered, ferrous Cinsault, showing tapenade, plum and black cherry flavours and a sinewy finsih.In Bond£452.00 -
Wine Advocate (97)
The single-vineyard Cinsault 2021 Newk was named for musician Sonny Rollins Newk, for Parra, the wildest jazz musician of recent times. He says he finds the wine wild, full of energy and minerality. It was produced with grapes from an old vineyard in Guarilihue that is worked by horse, from vines planted on decomposed and rocky granite soils with some iron and a sandy and silty texture. It fermented with 100% full clusters after four or five days with native yeasts and a total maceration time of 55 days, then the wine matured in an oak vat for 11 months. It has 13.5% alcohol and is austere and sharp, mineral and stony. It's a bit reductive and opens up to notes of fresh blood and iodine, a little Gonon with that herbal side. The palate is phenomenal; it's deep and has grip and is mineral and intense with energy, direct and not shy. Superb. 1,537 bottles were filled in February 2022. This has a strong personality and feels very complete.In Bond£348.00 -
Wine Advocate (93)
The 2022 Vinista hails from four vineyards, two planted on granite in Guarilihue and two on dark, sandy volcanic soils in Ñipas. It opens with a highly floral and slightly medicinal nose that introduces a soft, delicate palate with a higher degree of precision than typically associated with the variety. It concludes with a spry, powdery and perfumed finish. This is a dramatically overperforming and serious expression of País.In Bond£364.00
