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Almaviva 2018

Rothschild & Concha Y Toro

Case Format: 1x150cl

Max score: 98.0

Born the lovechild of Viña Concha y Toro and Baron Philippe de Rothschild, the Chilean powerhouse Almaviva, combines both the Rothschild spirit for creating spectacular clarets with the Maipo Valley’s sublime terroir. These wines truly are a must-have for lovers of claret looking for something slightly different.

Their 2017 was declared “wine of the decade” by James Suckling who awarded it a coveted 100 Points, whilst the 2018 received the praise of “one of Chile’s greatest reds” from Tim Atkin, who backed this up with a 98 Point score.

This full-bodied wine, comprises a Cabernet-based blend that is brimming with blackcurrant, spiced tobacco and herbal notes.

£208.00 IN BOND

Available for Immediate Delivery

CRITIC REVIEWS

16
Tom Parker MW

72% Cabernet Sauvignon, 19% Carmenère, 6% Cabernet Franc and 3% Petit Verdot. Hailed as a magnificent vintage for Chile. Veraison was late but homogenous, with perfect harvesting conditions allowing for harvest to take place slowly, over 9 weeks! Deep ruby colour. Intriguing nose – dried herbs, a little ripe fruit, quite savoury and gamey. The palate is full of glycerol, with soft tannins just propping up the fruit. The acidity provides equal structure, taming the smudgy ripe fruit. Earthy and spicy on the finish – a little disjointed at the moment. (TP)

96
Jane Anson

Confident complexity on display here, fresh, powerful spicy notes of tobacco and grilled coffee beans alongside cool blueberry fruits. Winemaker Michel Friou has made a brilliant wine in this vintage that expands outwards through the palate. 100% new oak. Blend completed with 3% Petit Verdot.

DELIVERY INFORMATION

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