Viñedo Chadwick Maipo Valley 2021

100 points Luis Gutiérrez (Wine Advocate): "The 2021 Viñedo Chadwick fermented in stainless steel and troncoconic concrete vats, spent some 10 months in barrique, and then part of the wine (some 20%) was sent to the Stockinger foudres. The nose is reminiscent of a super elegant and sleek Bordeaux, pure and clean, less balsamic than in previous years and less herbal. It's perfumed and floral, precise, fresh and elegant, with very fine tannins, and despite the grape, it is more Pomerol than Graves, with 14% alcohol on the label but without any heat at all. It's velvety and luxurious, juicy and tasty, with fine-grained chalky tannins and the elegant stoniness that the best Maipos are capable of. It has structure and power, like the proverbial iron fist in a velvet glove. This has to be the finest vintage for Chadwick; the wine made my heart beat faster—it's a wine of emotion. This is also my first 100-point wine from Chile! The final blend contains around 3% Petit Verdot from vines planted in 2005. There are some 10,000 bottles of this, and it was all bottled all at once on January 31, 2023. (8/31/23)"

100 points Tim Atkin, MW: "After appearing as a single varietal in 2020, Chadwick has reverted to being a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon with 3% Petit Verdot in 2021. One of the greatest ever expressions of its Puente Alto terroir, this a triumphant red from Francisco Baettig and a great way to sign off as the bodega’s winemaker before handing over the reins to Emily Faulconer. The focus, balance and precision of this wine are remarkable, with acidity, brightness and what the French call “tension” at its core. Stylishly wooded in 80% new oak, it combines aromas of graphite, mocha and bay leaf with a palate of black cherry, cassis, orange zest and cranberry complemented by serious, layered tannins and a lingering, satisfying finish. World class. 2025-2040. (2024)"

100 points Falstaff: "Deep dark ruby with an opaque core and purple reflections, delicately brighter at the edge. Subtle notes of cassis, mocha, vanilla caramel, dark fruits of the forest, a hint of fresh fig, very subtle precious wood notes and orange zest. Complex, juicy, sweet texture, with ripe, sweet red cherry. Vivid, supporting tannins, pronounced in fruit and mineral-salty. Still extremely young and somewhat closed in this phase, but shows very good length and enormous ageing potential. Patience is required here but the ageing potential is clearly recognisable. Undoubtedly the greatest red wine produced in Chile to date. (Jan 2024)"

100 points Stuart Pigott (JamesSuckling.com): "The extremely deep nose is an endlessly fascinating tapestry of red and black berries with graphite, savory and wet-earth notes. Super-concentrated, refined and fragrant on the full-bodied palate, everything fitting together so beautifully. Extremely long and refined finish. Drink or hold. 20th Anniversary Berlin Tasting Event, February 2024. (3/3/24)"