{"product_id":"2017-vinedo-chadwick","title":"2017 Vinedo Chadwick","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 2017 Viñedo Chadwick is one of Chile’s modern icons: a pure, focused expression of Maipo Valley Cabernet Sauvignon from a single, historic vineyard. In a warm, low-yielding year, the fruit was picked exceptionally early to capture freshness, resulting in a wine that marries concentration and power with real precision. Long a critic favorite, this vintage has been especially celebrated for its seamless balance, pristine fruit and luxurious texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the glass, the 2017 Viñedo Chadwick shows a deep, saturated ruby hue with youthful vibrancy at the rim, hinting at its energy and longevity. The nose opens with classic Maipo Valley Cabernet notes: crushed blackcurrants and blackberries layered with fresh mint, eucalyptus, and graphite, followed by subtle violet, cedar, tobacco leaf and a touch of dark chocolate. The oak is beautifully integrated, sitting in the background as a framing element rather than a dominant feature.\n\nOn the palate, this is full-bodied yet impeccably poised, with a core of pure, ripe black fruit supported by bright, spicy acidity that keeps everything lifted and dynamic. Polished, ultra-fine tannins give the wine structure and grip without any harshness, creating a silk-smooth, finessed texture. The small addition of Petit Verdot adds a touch of color depth, floral lift and extra backbone. The finish is long, precise and cool-toned, echoing blackcurrant, mint and subtle savory spice. While already compelling, this vintage has the concentration and tannin structure to evolve gracefully for 15–20+ years under proper cellaring.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eViñedo Chadwick is sourced from a high-quality site in the Maipo Valley within Chile’s Central Valley, an area renowned for its gravelly, well-drained soils and a temperate climate influenced by the Andes and the Pacific. In 2017, the season was warm and yields were very low, so the Cabernet Sauvignon was harvested earlier than ever, in early March, to avoid over-ripeness and preserve tension and aromatics. Grapes are carefully handpicked and sorted to ensure only pristine fruit makes it into the final cuvée. Fermentation is carried out with a focus on clarity of fruit and fine tannin extraction, followed by maturation in French oak, including larger 2,500-liter foudres introduced in recent vintages. This shift to larger vessels has refined the style toward greater integration, purity and less overt oak character, resulting in a wine that is both classic in profile and modern in its elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood \u0026amp; Serving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis vintage is a natural partner for refined, protein-rich dishes such as dry-aged ribeye, roast lamb with rosemary, slow-braised short ribs or venison with a red wine reduction. It also pairs beautifully with truffle-infused dishes, grilled portobello mushrooms, and hard, aged cheeses like Comté, Manchego or mature Cheddar. Serve at 16–18°C (60–65°F) to highlight its aromatic complexity and structural finesse. Decanting for 1–2 hours in its youth will help the wine open up and soften the tannins; mature bottles may need a gentler, shorter decant mainly to remove any sediment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eErrazuriz is one of Chile’s most historic and respected wine estates, founded in 1870 by Don Maximiano Errazuriz in the Aconcagua Valley. Over the past several decades, under the leadership of the Chadwick family, the estate has been at the forefront of Chile’s fine wine revolution, proving that the country can produce wines at a truly world-class level. Viñedo Chadwick, named in honor of the late Don Alfonso Chadwick, is their flagship Maipo Valley Cabernet Sauvignon and has become a benchmark for the region, regularly earning top scores from leading critics, including repeated 100-point ratings. Its consistent critical acclaim and ageworthy, elegant style have cemented both Errazuriz and Viñedo Chadwick as reference points for premium Chilean Cabernet on the global stage.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Errazuriz","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54251837784401,"sku":"GCW-MMUI-176313","price":395.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0874\/0614\/9969\/files\/2008-vinedo-chadwick_1_1.png?v=1783441754","url":"https:\/\/bottlehero.com\/products\/2017-vinedo-chadwick","provider":"Bottle Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}