Viñedo Chadwick is a tribute to Alfonso Chadwick that showcases the tradition and expertise of the Chadwick-Errázuriz family in producing fine wines. The vineyard in Puente Alto D.O. Maipo Valley is considered the cradle of world-class Cabernet Sauvignon in Chile. Viñedo Chadwick made history at the legendary Berlin Tasting and marked another milestone becoming the first Chilean wine to score 100 points.

Vintage 2018 presented ideal conditions throughout the season: a moist winter, a spring with mild temperatures, a warm December, a moderately fresh January and warmer temperatures towards the end of the season, allowed a balanced growth of the vines and a long, gentle ripening of the grapes.

This season began with good water reserves in the soils, as rains between May and October totaled 281 mm, 31% above the historical records of 213 mm for the same period.

Spring presented normal temperatures in September, which allowed bud break for Cabernet Sauvignon on September 20th, very close to historical dates. It was all balanced just the following month, as November scored 11% warmer temperatures than average, continuing with the normal development of the growing season as flowering unfolded on November 13th, among historical dates as well.

December provided warm, sunny days for grapes to continue the gentle ripening and a perfect fruit set, with no rains on the distant horizon, guaranteeing full healthiness in our berries. January provided a welcomed recess from the summer’s warm temperatures, producing a slight delay in veraison.

February and March naturally speeded up the ripening with heat summations that slightly surpassed average records, becoming the guiding light for an early harvest that started in March 12th and finished in March 29th.

The harvested grapes had a wonderful balance, excellent acidity and low alcohol, while the skins and seeds revealed perfect ripeness, which speaks of a clockwork path between nature’s gifted vintage and our winemaking and viticultural teams, heading towards perhaps the most balanced vintage ever crafted of Viñedo Chadwick.

Varietals: 97% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Petit Verdot

Aging: 22 months, 80% in new French oak barrels and 20% in foudres

Alcohol: 13.5%

Viñedo Chadwick is a tribute to Alfonso Chadwick that showcases the tradition and expertise of the Chadwick-Errázuriz family in producing wines. The vineyard in Puente Alto D.O. Maipo Valley is considered the cradle of world-class Cabernet Sauvignon in Chile. Viñedo Chadwick made history at the legendary Berlin Tasting and marked another milestone becoming the first Chilean wine to score 100 points.

“The truly exceptional 2018 vintage of Viñedo Chadwick displays an intense ruby red colour with violet shimmer. Elegant, fresh and linear entry on the nose, with aromas of cherry, cassis, raspberry and delicate notes of blueberry pie. The palate shows red fruit and blackberry, all framed by soft tones of bitter chocolate and some cedar, subtly filled by very fine-grained and silky tannins. Extremely elegant, intense and of a unique depth, this is perhaps the most balanced vintage ever crafted of Viñedo Chadwick, promising a great aging potential.” - Francisco Baettig, Winemaker.

Name of Winery: Viñedo Chadwick

Bottle Size: 750ml

Number of Bottles in Lot: 2

Varietal: 97% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Petit Verdot

Vintage: 2018

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