critic reviews
Always a wine with a ton of depth and character, and it goes the distance - I had a 15 year old version recently at home and it had held up beautifully. Fine tannins, welcoming toasted spices of rosemary, cumin, cracked black pepper, crayon, graphite, touch of balsamic and soy. 15ha estate from owner Eduardo Chadwick, Emily Falconer winemaker. This has changed its Bordeaux release date from September to March.
The 2023 Viñedo Chadwick is a blend of 96% Cabernet Sauvignon and 4% Petit Verdot from Puente Alto. This vintage offers a slightly more restrained fruit profile, with notes of cherry, balsamic hints and a touch of cedar contributing complexity. With air, subtle tones of preserves and sour cherry begin to emerge. The palate is dry and linear, with fine tannins and a lean feel that reflects the character of the year. Integrated acidity lifts the finish, while the structure suggests this will gain in delicacy with time, even if it remains somewhat tightly wound today.