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Mondavi & Chadwick

Seña 2018

Chadwick

Case Format: 6x75cl

Max score: 100.0

The joint venture of Eduardo Chadwick (Errazuriz) and Robert Mondavi (Opus One), Seña was created with the initial aim of rivalling the incredible First Growths of Bordeaux. Taking to the global stage in 1997 after launching their 1995 vintage, Seña combines traditional Bordeaux winemaking practices with the sublime terroir of Chile’s Aconcagua Valley.

The wine comprises a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot, and the indigenous Chilean grape: Carmenere. A superbly fresh wine, expect flavours and aromas of blueberries, raspberries and spices.

£420.00 IN BOND

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CRITIC REVIEWS

97
Luis Gutiérrez

The 2020 Seña is a blend of 53% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Malbec, 15% Carmenere and 7% Petit Verdot (a little higher in search of acidity) from grapes harvested early, the second week of March, and fermented mostly in stainless steel and 10% in concrete eggs. It has a moderate 13.5% alcohol and good freshness. Its subtle and layered, not only fruit but with more spice; it has polished tannins and very integrated oak after 22 months in barrique, 78% new, and with 10% of the volume in large Stockinger barrels. The warmer years seem to be nicely managed, so that its not reflected in the ripeness but is more a matter of texture and quality of the tannins; in the warmer years, like 2017 or this 2019, the wines have a little more grip, but these are definitely finer than those from the 2017 vintage. This wine has intensity and complexity, with no mintiness or herbal notes; its spicy and juicy, with energy and depth. It has structure, color, stuffing and acidity to develop nicely in bottle. 100,000 bottles produced. It was bottled in February 2022.

17.5+
Tom Parker MW

55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 18% Malbec, 15% Carmenere, 7% Cabernet Franc and 5% Petit Verdot. Hailed as a great vintage in Chile, with perfect growing and harvesting conditions. Deep ruby-purple in the glass. Peppery deep cassis, excellent purity on the nose. Very enticing and sophisticated. There is a hint of dark, mint chocolate. Good precision and delineation of fruit on the palate. This is grown-up, with cool blackcurrant, fresh black cherry and flecks of spicy pepper and fresh herbs. Compact for now, with fine tannins building through the mid palate. Most intense at the finish, highlighting the potential. (TP)

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