Sena 2024.
The perfect long, cool season has crafted a very special wine in this newly released vintage, and one that is celebrating its 30th anniversary in outstanding style. Like many great jewels production in 2024 is tiny, a mere 20%, under 4000 cs, for global distribution were made, making it a very rare gem, and one that has been set with a beautiful commemorative label created exclusively for the vintage.
Since its inception, Seña has lived up to its name, giving its "signal" to the world and setting a new benchmark for Chilean fine wine. Over the past three decades, it has firmly established itself among the world's great estates, making this release a significant landmark for the pioneering Chadwick family. Owner Eduardo Chadwick reflects: "Vision, discipline and excellence have defined Seña's legacy."
Already awarded an outstanding 98 points from Atkin and Suckling, Matthew Luczy of the Wine Advocate gives 97+ points saying, the 2024 vintage continues Seña's extraordinary run of form. Luczy describes it as one of Chile's "most admired wines," he writes: "The 2024 Seña continues the excellence that the entire Errázuriz range exhibits in this vintage, offering a graceful, effortless, and underrated expression of Aconcagua... A rich bouquet of dark fruits... Ultra-fine tannins and graphite-mineral notes surround the finish." This is backed by Vinous with a firm 96 points - which they have only awarded to 3 other vintages.
Seña has consistently pushed the boundaries of Chilean fine wine, in 30 years the remarkable rise has been defined by a bold vision shared by the Chadwick family—one of Chile's oldest and most respected winemaking dynasties in the Aconcagua Valley - and the legendary Robert Mondavi, whose pioneering work with Opus One transformed the world of fine wine. From its unique vineyard site in Ocoa, Seña has revealed a truly distinctive expression of terroir. Sheltered by the Andes Mountains and tempered by the cooling influence of the Pacific Ocean, the estate's exceptional natural setting has shaped the unmistakable DNA that defines the wine today. It is little surprise that Seña has become one of Chile's most celebrated wines. Its reputation has been earned not only through critical acclaim but also through performance on the global stage. At prestigious blind tastings, Seña has triumphed over some of the world's most revered wine estates, while numerous vintages have gone on to receive the coveted 100-point scores from leading critics. Seña has helped redefine international perceptions and established a benchmark that others have sought to emulate ever since. Thirty years on, it remains the flagship expression of the Chadwick family's enduring vision and ever-evolving legacy. Luczy of Wine Advocate captures its significance perfectly: "Seña has been a leading example of Chilean Cabernet Sauvignon since its inception and offers a distinctly different, fresher profile than its Maipo counterparts, which it is often compared to due to its prominent position in the Chilean wine market."
A wine of remarkable poise, precision, and longevity, Seña 2024 stands as a compelling reminder of why it remains one of the defining icons of South American fine wine, further reinforcing its unique position among the world's great Cabernet Sauvignon-led wines.
"Seña is often more marked by its blue fruit profile, and this year it goes a bit deeper and darker with its serious depth of fresh blackberries, currants, graphite and a restrained touch of cigar box. Precise and refined, with crunchy fine tannins on the medium- to full-bodied palate and a long, expressive finish carrying the juicy fruit to the end. A later harvest from April 5 to the end of April and carmenere until May 2. A blend of 60% cabernet sauvignon, 18% malbec, 16% carmenere and 6% petit verdot. Drink or hold." 98 points, James Suckling, Zekun Shuai, July 2026
“Proving that the new team of Emily Faulconer and Tomás Muñoz were keen to follow in the steps of Pancho Baettig, producing Señas that are more “European” in style, this continues the welcome transformation of the last few vintages. Cabernet Sauvignon takes centre stage, flanked by 18% Malbec, 16% Carmenère and 6% Petit Verdot and complemented by scented 65% new oak (and a sizeable foudre component). Bright, refreshing and appealingly perfumed, it has a frame of granular tannins, plum, cassis and red cherry flavours, deftly integrated wood spices and a waft of graphite. Very composed, it is appealing now but has a long life ahead of it.” 98 points, Tim Atkin. 2027-2040 – Aug 2026
"The 2024 Seña continues the excellence that the entire Errázuriz range exhibits in this vintage, offering a graceful, effortless and underrated expression of Aconcagua. A rich bouquet of dark fruits, fresh herbs and floral notes is brightened by a streak of rising camphor and sweet mint flourishes, introducing a suave, tense and seamless mouthfeel with classical proportions. Ultra-fine tannins and graphite-mineral notes surround the finish, lingering with an extra round of herbal and minty nuances. It is a blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 18% Malbec, 16% Carmenère and 6% Petit Verdot that matured for 18 months, with 70% of the wine resting in barrels and 30% in foudre—this being the highest percentage to date." 97+ points, Matthew Luczy, The Wine Advocate, May 2026, Drink Date: 2028 – 2044
"The 2024 Seña shows a balsamic profile marked by boldo, notes of native forest, black fruit, ripe plum and delicate spice. The palate has structure, with grippy tannins and a certain juiciness. The style aligns closely with the estate's Chilean profile, while the notably lower alcohol level (...) lends balance and precision." 96 points, Joaquín Hidalgo, Vinous, July 2026, Drinking Window 2026 - 2045
"Seña 2024 shows violet colour with ruby highlights. The nose is fresh and expressive, led by ‑oral notes of rosehip, subtly lied by hints of rosemary and framed by vibrant red fruit, with raspberry at the forefront alongside black cherry. On the palate, the wine is ‑uid and elegant, confirming the floral and red-fruited profile with clarity and freshness. Polished and harmonious, it flows effortlessly across the palate, offering depth, a refined structure, and a persistent, lifted finish that captures Seña's signature elegance and vitality." Emily Faulconer, Winemaker, February 2026
The perfect long, cool season has crafted a very special wine in this newly released vintage, and one that is celebrating its 30th anniversary in outstanding style. Like many great jewels production in 2024 is tiny, a mere 20%, under 4000 cs, for global distribution were made, making it a very rare gem, and one that has been set with a beautiful commemorative label created exclusively for the vintage.
Since its inception, Seña has lived up to its name, giving its "signal" to the world and setting a new benchmark for Chilean fine wine. Over the past three decades, it has firmly established itself among the world's great estates, making this release a significant landmark for the pioneering Chadwick family. Owner Eduardo Chadwick reflects: "Vision, discipline and excellence have defined Seña's legacy."
Already awarded an outstanding 98 points from Atkin and Suckling, Matthew Luczy of the Wine Advocate gives 97+ points saying, the 2024 vintage continues Seña's extraordinary run of form. Luczy describes it as one of Chile's "most admired wines," he writes: "The 2024 Seña continues the excellence that the entire Errázuriz range exhibits in this vintage, offering a graceful, effortless, and underrated expression of Aconcagua... A rich bouquet of dark fruits... Ultra-fine tannins and graphite-mineral notes surround the finish." This is backed by Vinous with a firm 96 points - which they have only awarded to 3 other vintages.
Seña has consistently pushed the boundaries of Chilean fine wine, in 30 years the remarkable rise has been defined by a bold vision shared by the Chadwick family—one of Chile's oldest and most respected winemaking dynasties in the Aconcagua Valley - and the legendary Robert Mondavi, whose pioneering work with Opus One transformed the world of fine wine. From its unique vineyard site in Ocoa, Seña has revealed a truly distinctive expression of terroir. Sheltered by the Andes Mountains and tempered by the cooling influence of the Pacific Ocean, the estate's exceptional natural setting has shaped the unmistakable DNA that defines the wine today. It is little surprise that Seña has become one of Chile's most celebrated wines. Its reputation has been earned not only through critical acclaim but also through performance on the global stage. At prestigious blind tastings, Seña has triumphed over some of the world's most revered wine estates, while numerous vintages have gone on to receive the coveted 100-point scores from leading critics. Seña has helped redefine international perceptions and established a benchmark that others have sought to emulate ever since. Thirty years on, it remains the flagship expression of the Chadwick family's enduring vision and ever-evolving legacy. Luczy of Wine Advocate captures its significance perfectly: "Seña has been a leading example of Chilean Cabernet Sauvignon since its inception and offers a distinctly different, fresher profile than its Maipo counterparts, which it is often compared to due to its prominent position in the Chilean wine market."
A wine of remarkable poise, precision, and longevity, Seña 2024 stands as a compelling reminder of why it remains one of the defining icons of South American fine wine, further reinforcing its unique position among the world's great Cabernet Sauvignon-led wines.
"Seña is often more marked by its blue fruit profile, and this year it goes a bit deeper and darker with its serious depth of fresh blackberries, currants, graphite and a restrained touch of cigar box. Precise and refined, with crunchy fine tannins on the medium- to full-bodied palate and a long, expressive finish carrying the juicy fruit to the end. A later harvest from April 5 to the end of April and carmenere until May 2. A blend of 60% cabernet sauvignon, 18% malbec, 16% carmenere and 6% petit verdot. Drink or hold." 98 points, James Suckling, Zekun Shuai, July 2026
“Proving that the new team of Emily Faulconer and Tomás Muñoz were keen to follow in the steps of Pancho Baettig, producing Señas that are more “European” in style, this continues the welcome transformation of the last few vintages. Cabernet Sauvignon takes centre stage, flanked by 18% Malbec, 16% Carmenère and 6% Petit Verdot and complemented by scented 65% new oak (and a sizeable foudre component). Bright, refreshing and appealingly perfumed, it has a frame of granular tannins, plum, cassis and red cherry flavours, deftly integrated wood spices and a waft of graphite. Very composed, it is appealing now but has a long life ahead of it.” 98 points, Tim Atkin. 2027-2040 – Aug 2026
"The 2024 Seña continues the excellence that the entire Errázuriz range exhibits in this vintage, offering a graceful, effortless and underrated expression of Aconcagua. A rich bouquet of dark fruits, fresh herbs and floral notes is brightened by a streak of rising camphor and sweet mint flourishes, introducing a suave, tense and seamless mouthfeel with classical proportions. Ultra-fine tannins and graphite-mineral notes surround the finish, lingering with an extra round of herbal and minty nuances. It is a blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 18% Malbec, 16% Carmenère and 6% Petit Verdot that matured for 18 months, with 70% of the wine resting in barrels and 30% in foudre—this being the highest percentage to date." 97+ points, Matthew Luczy, The Wine Advocate, May 2026, Drink Date: 2028 – 2044
"The 2024 Seña shows a balsamic profile marked by boldo, notes of native forest, black fruit, ripe plum and delicate spice. The palate has structure, with grippy tannins and a certain juiciness. The style aligns closely with the estate's Chilean profile, while the notably lower alcohol level (...) lends balance and precision." 96 points, Joaquín Hidalgo, Vinous, July 2026, Drinking Window 2026 - 2045
"Seña 2024 shows violet colour with ruby highlights. The nose is fresh and expressive, led by ‑oral notes of rosehip, subtly lied by hints of rosemary and framed by vibrant red fruit, with raspberry at the forefront alongside black cherry. On the palate, the wine is ‑uid and elegant, confirming the floral and red-fruited profile with clarity and freshness. Polished and harmonious, it flows effortlessly across the palate, offering depth, a refined structure, and a persistent, lifted finish that captures Seña's signature elegance and vitality." Emily Faulconer, Winemaker, February 2026