2022 Viñedo Chadwick

The 2022 Viñedo Chadwick is equal parts composed and commanding, entering with an aromatic intensity that stays under the surface but holds excellent energy and power. The nose is darkly fruited, herbal and wonderfully gravel-laden and toasted, displaying pitch-perfect harmony between all elements. The texture is sumptuous yet graceful, displaying fantastic poise and clarity through its classically structured framing and balance. The finish calls back the nose's multidimensionality, simultaneously achieving a flashy, rugged persistence housed in an exquisite, understated and nuanced package. This is a real work of art that should deliver immense pleasure for two decades. It's a blend of 96% Cabernet Sauvignon and 4% Petit Verdot, aged for 18 months in predominantly barrique with a small portion of foudre.

One of those vintages where Francisco Baettig included 4% Petit Verdot in the mix with Cabernet Sauvignon, the 2022 Viñedo Chadwick is the latest in a series of impressive releases of this iconic Puente Alto red. Deftly wooded in a combination of barrels and foudres, it's a little more forward than the 2021 was at the same stage, but not far behind it in terms of quality. Graphite, cinnamon and dark chocolate aromas segue into a palate of cassis, dill and summer berry fruits, framed by filigree tannins and refreshing acidity. More Margaux than Pauillac if you're looking for a Bordeaux comparison. (13.5%)

The 2022 Viñedo Chadwick comprises 98% Cabernet Sauvignon and 4% Petit Verdot, sourced from the Puente Alto vineyard. Among Chile's iconic wines, Viñedo Chadwick has carved out a unique place for elegance and intensity, and this vintage is a stunning example. Aged for 20 months, with 90% in new French oak barrels and 10% in foudres, this bright purple wine unfolds nuanced aromas of cassis, ash and black pepper, complemented by a deep cedar layer that evolves into subtle floral and spicy hints. Dry, with fine-grained tannins and a juicy flow, its deep flavors lead to a structured and slightly austere mouthfeel—a finessed Bordeaux-oriented red with the plush tannins of Maipo. Beautiful.