Chile’s signature grape, Carmenère (sometimes spelled carménère or carmenere), is the “lost grape of Bordeaux.”
The Carmenère grape is member of the Cabernet family of grapes and was widely planted in Bordeaux before phylloxera devastated European vineyards in the late 1800s. It was known to be a difficult grape to grow in Bordeaux, since it needed more heat to ripen than other Bordeaux grapes and was prone to catch coulure, a disease that caused the grapes to drop before they were ripe for harvest.
Carmenere Appreciation
De Gras Carmenère Reserva
Chile - Rapel Valley - Colchagua Valley
Hernán Gras' comment
“Deep purple red in colour. On the nose, ripe blackberries and plums with touches of pepper surrounding anelegant core of cedar and toast. The flavours are loaded with ripe, elegant and sweet tannins tha...
| 2011CDG06RCAR |
£10.49 |
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| Rapel Valley - Colchagua Valley
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(Minimum order 12 bottles of wine, all orders can be mixed.)
Julio Bouchon Carmenère Reserva Especial
Chile - Maule Valley
Rafael's comment
“ It shows a beautiful deep ruby colour. Ripe red fruit, cassis, spices with a touch of chocolate and coffee on the nose. It has soft tannins, fruity flavours with a rich complexity in the mouth.”
| 2008 / 2009CJB07RCAR |
£12.99 |
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| Maule Valley
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(Minimum order 12 bottles of wine, all orders can be mixed.)
La Playa Reserve Block Carmenère
Chile - Rapel Valley - Colchagua Valley
Diego's comment
“An alluring example of the Bordeaux variety that was considered long-lost until it was rediscovered in Chile a decade ago. Deep ruby colour with notes of ripe red fruits, spices, tobacco, pepper and cedar. O...
| 2011CLPB11RCAR |
£10.49 |
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| Rapel Valley - Colchagua Valley
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(Minimum order 12 bottles of wine, all orders can be mixed.)
Oveja Negra Single Vineyard Carmenere
Chile- Maule Valley
Edgard's comment
“This Single Vineyard Carmenère is deep bluish-purple in colour with an attractive nose that features red fruit such as cherries and raspberries, a bit of black fruit such as plum, subtle notes of violet and...
| 2008CON02CAR |
£11.79 |
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| Maule Valley
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(Minimum order 12 bottles of wine, all orders can be mixed.)
Tres Palacios Carmenère Family Vintage (Grand Reserve)
Chile - Maipo Valley - Cholqui Valley
Camilo's comment
“Deep violet colour, this wine offers aromas of blackberries and plum. Full ripe fruit with black cherry and chocolate on the palate. Soft tannins and rich complexity, this easy drinking wine has lively fla...
| 2009/2010CTP07GRCAR |
£12.95 |
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| Maipo Valley - Cholqui Valley
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(Minimum order 12 bottles of wine, all orders can be mixed.)
Tres Palacios Carmenère Reserva
Chile -Maipo Valley - Cholqui Valley
Camilo's comment
“Deep purple colour with some violet hues. The nose is ripe with a nice perfume that includes spice and minerality. Plum and berry nuances are balanced with oak, whilst the flavour is round, juicy and fresh...
| 2008CTP04RCAR |
£10.99 |
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| Maipo Valley - Cholqui Valley
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(Minimum order 12 bottles of wine, all orders can be mixed.)
Viña Falernia Carmenere Reserva
Chile - Elqui Valley
Giorgio's comment
“Colour is brilliant and deep, nose is very intensive and very fruity. The wine shows a incredible softness and body.”
| 2009CVF03RCAR |
£15.99 |
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| Elqui Valley
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(Minimum order 12 bottles of wine, all orders can be mixed.)
