{"product_id":"maquis-gran-reserva-carmenere-2015","title":"Maquis Gran Reserva Carménère 2015","description":"\u003cp\u003eMaquis Gran Reserva Carménère 2015 offers a fresher, more floral take on Chile’s signature grape, standing out from the richer, more overtly ripe Carménère styles the country is known for. Crafted from estate vines in the heart of Colchagua Valley, this is a sleek, savory red that balances ripe black fruit with herbal lift and refined structure. With a history of viticulture on the estate dating back to the 18th century, Maquis brings together heritage, terroir and modern precision in this quietly sophisticated Gran Reserva.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the glass, the 2015 Maquis Gran Reserva Carménère shows a deep, vivid ruby hue with purple highlights, hinting at both concentration and freshness. The nose is immediately expressive, with intense aromas of black plum, blackberries and dark cherries layered with notes of sage, rosemary and a touch of olive and spice. Subtle hints of hoisin, soy, and gentle oak-derived spice add complexity without overwhelming the fruit.\n\nOn the palate, the wine is medium to full-bodied yet remarkably fresh and smooth, with crisp dark plum and black fruit framed by lively acidity and fine, high but polished tannins. Herbal nuances and savory undertones brings energy and depth, while the Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot lend extra structure, spice and elegance, toning down Carménère’s more overt coffee and vegetal notes. The finish is long, persistent and broadly textured, leaving a savory, slightly spicy impression that invites another sip. Drinking beautifully now, it has the balance to evolve gracefully through around 2025, gaining further integration and silkiness over the next few years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe grapes for Maquis Gran Reserva Carménère 2015 come from the Maquis Estate, uniquely situated between the Tinguiririca River and the Chimbarongo Creek in the heart of Colchagua Valley. This location channels cooling coastal breezes that moderate the warm Chilean summers, preserving freshness, floral aromatics and moderate alcohol levels. Vines are rooted in deep alluvial soils with about two meters of clay over a gravelly subsoil, combining water retention with excellent drainage. These conditions naturally limit berry size, concentrating flavor and fostering fine, elegant tannins while helping to shed green, herbaceous tones early in the season. The 2015 vintage was marked by a warm summer and autumn with less rainfall than the previous year, leading to early ripening and prompting Maquis to harvest earlier to retain balance between ripeness and freshness. All grapes are 100% hand-harvested, and the blend is 85% Carménère, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Petit Verdot. Fermentation takes place in stainless-steel tanks at cool temperatures of 21–23°C to emphasize fruit purity and aromatic lift. After fermentation, 20% of the wine is aged in stainless steel, while 80% matures for 10 months in second- and third-use French oak barrels, ensuring subtle oak influence, polished texture and a focus on varietal character.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood \u0026amp; Serving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis Gran Reserva Carménère is a versatile food wine, ideally suited to rich, savory dishes. It pairs beautifully with grilled lamb, roast pork, beef short ribs, game birds, and chargrilled steaks, as well as herb-crusted lamb chops or dishes seasoned with rosemary, thyme or sage, which echo the wine’s own herbal nuances. It also works well with aged hard cheeses, semi-firm cheeses, and richer cow’s milk cheeses, alongside mushroom-based dishes, roasted vegetables and hearty stews. Serve at 16–18°C to highlight its freshness and aromatic complexity. A short decant of 30–45 minutes is recommended to allow the fruit and savory notes to fully open, especially if enjoyed in its earlier drinking window.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eViña Maquis is one of Colchagua Valley’s historic estates, with roots in viticulture stretching back to the 18th century, when the property was owned by Jesuit priests and already associated with noble grape production. During the 19th century, the estate was owned by two Chilean presidents who valued it highly enough to hold cabinet meetings on the property and even build brick bridges for their ministers—remnants of which still stand today. In 1916, the Hurtado family acquired Maquis with the ambition of crafting fine wines, and in 1927, at just 23 years old, engineer Ignacio Hurtado built one of Chile’s first concrete winery buildings. After extensive vineyard restructuring, the family inaugurated a new winery in 2002, designed to honor each variety’s character and to work as gently and precisely as possible—much of the work is still done by hand, as no machine can quite replace a skilled, passionate team. Today, Viña Maquis is recognized as a benchmark producer in Colchagua, celebrated for its elegant, terroir-driven reds, particularly Carménère-based wines that showcase freshness, complexity and a distinctive sense of place between the Tinguiririca and Chimbarongo rivers.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Viña Maquis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54613002191185,"sku":"3813","price":22.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0874\/0614\/9969\/files\/maquis-gran-reserva-carmenere.png?v=1787056493","url":"https:\/\/bottlehero.com\/products\/maquis-gran-reserva-carmenere-2015","provider":"Bottle Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}