
Vinedo Chadwick Vintage 2021.
An exceptional vintage, marked by a cool season that ensured a long, even ripening, preserving the grapes' natural acidity, aroma, and color. The result is an elegant, fresh wine with high aromatic complexity and refined tannins, a hallmark of Viñedo Chadwick.
The season began with warmer weather, leading to even fruit set, but cooled in November and December. A 3% below-average heat summation and late January rain (54mm) helped maintain moderate temperatures and healthy grape ripening. The grapes matured slowly, achieving firm berries with excellent color, ripe tannins, and balanced acidity. Harvest began in late March, with most Cabernet Sauvignon picked in early April and the final batches on April 12th.
This outstanding vintage displays incredible finesse and complexity, together with an extremely long and elegant mouthfeel, showcasing the generous nature of the exceptional Puente Alto terroir.
CRITICAL ACCLAIM: Global reviewers agree that 2021 will be remembered as a remarkable year for Chilean wine, with Viñedo Chadwick standing out for its historic ratings, including multiple perfect 100-point scores.
Robert Parker, 100 points. “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!...”
James Suckling, 100 points. “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...”
Tim Atkin, 100 points. “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...”
An exceptional vintage, marked by a cool season that ensured a long, even ripening, preserving the grapes' natural acidity, aroma, and color. The result is an elegant, fresh wine with high aromatic complexity and refined tannins, a hallmark of Viñedo Chadwick.
The season began with warmer weather, leading to even fruit set, but cooled in November and December. A 3% below-average heat summation and late January rain (54mm) helped maintain moderate temperatures and healthy grape ripening. The grapes matured slowly, achieving firm berries with excellent color, ripe tannins, and balanced acidity. Harvest began in late March, with most Cabernet Sauvignon picked in early April and the final batches on April 12th.
This outstanding vintage displays incredible finesse and complexity, together with an extremely long and elegant mouthfeel, showcasing the generous nature of the exceptional Puente Alto terroir.
CRITICAL ACCLAIM: Global reviewers agree that 2021 will be remembered as a remarkable year for Chilean wine, with Viñedo Chadwick standing out for its historic ratings, including multiple perfect 100-point scores.
Robert Parker, 100 points. “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!...”
James Suckling, 100 points. “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...”
Tim Atkin, 100 points. “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...”
