Cousiño-Macul
Antiguas Reservas Maipo Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Maipo Valley, Central Valley, Chile
It's time for Cabernet for my #FridayCabernetfix. Here is a nicely aged one from Chile.
Dark ruby in color with a wide brick rim.
On the nose, blueberries, black cherries, black plums, oak, vanilla, licorice, spices, chocolates, dark coffee and black pepper.
Full-bodied, smooth and elegant, with medium acidity and long legs.
Dry on the palate with black currants, sweet cherries, raisins, vanilla, oak, licorice, spices, chocolates, tobacco, mocha, leather, light bitter herbs, light earth, vinaigrette and peppercorn.
Long finish with smooth and elegant tannins and tangy cherries.
What a nice surprise. This is a delicious Cabernet Sauvignon from Chile. Nicely aged with nice balance and complexity.
Good right out of the bottle and better after 45 minutes of airtime in a decanter.
This 12 year old Cabernet Sauvignon from Chile is drinking extremely nicely now. Peaking now, with great complexity and a soft mouthfeel. Very tasty all by itself.
Thank you Elvira for sharing.
This is a great example of an under $20 wine that becomes delicious with proper aging.
I paired it with a charcuterie board of meats and cheeses.
100% Cabernet Sauvignon grapes were aged in French oak barrels for 12 months.
14% alcohol by volume.
94 points.
$17 (Current vintage).
It's time for Cabernet for my #FridayCabernetfix. Here is a nicely aged one from Chile.
Dark ruby in color with a wide brick rim.
On the nose, blueberries, black cherries, black plums, oak, vanilla, licorice, spices, chocolates, dark coffee and black pepper.
Full-bodied, smooth and elegant, with medium acidity and long legs.
Dry on the palate with black currants, sweet cherries, raisins, vanilla, oak, licorice, spices, chocolates, tobacco, mocha, leather, light bitter herbs, light earth, vinaigrette and peppercorn.
Long finish with smooth and elegant tannins and tangy cherries.
What a nice surprise. This is a delicious Cabernet Sauvignon from Chile. Nicely aged with nice balance and complexity.
Good right out of the bottle and better after 45 minutes of airtime in a decanter.
This 12 year old Cabernet Sauvignon from Chile is drinking extremely nicely now. Peaking now, with great complexity and a soft mouthfeel. Very tasty all by itself.
Thank you Elvira for sharing.
This is a great example of an under $20 wine that becomes delicious with proper aging.
I paired it with a charcuterie board of meats and cheeses.
100% Cabernet Sauvignon grapes were aged in French oak barrels for 12 months.
14% alcohol by volume.
94 points.
$17 (Current vintage).
Rusty red/brick & almost brown around the edges. We were worried this wine would have gone bad, but quite the opposite! My husband said this was about $10 when he bought it in 2012.
Port-like notes with plum, sweet purple fruit, and strong oak. Very sweet & long tannins. I absolutely loved this!!
Rusty red/brick & almost brown around the edges. We were worried this wine would have gone bad, but quite the opposite! My husband said this was about $10 when he bought it in 2012.
Port-like notes with plum, sweet purple fruit, and strong oak. Very sweet & long tannins. I absolutely loved this!!
Delicious, heavy blackberry notes, oak is subtle
Delicious, heavy blackberry notes, oak is subtle
Apr 1st, 2015
A good wine but a unique fruity taste
A good wine but a unique fruity taste
Jul 28th, 2013Well- balanced wine with medium acidity. Tannins are noticeable on the tongue. Aroma is light, however flavor fairly complex. Medium body with mild fruit flavor.
Well- balanced wine with medium acidity. Tannins are noticeable on the tongue. Aroma is light, however flavor fairly complex. Medium body with mild fruit flavor.
Jan 20th, 2013
