WORLD-BEATING WINES FROM CHILE’S - The Wine …...some world-beating wines in the £7.50-£15...
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CHILE’S SWEET SPOT
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Undurraga Cauquenes Estate Maule Garnacha 2015Plump, generous Chilean garnacha, with a bewitching rose-petal perfume that leads into juicy cherry flavours on the palate. 14.5%ref AM-CE9191 £9.50 bottle £114 dozen
Undurraga TH Las Gaviotas San Antonio Pinot Noir 2013Elegant and structured, this red displays an attractive mineral streak that’s rarely found in Chilean pinot noir. Made with fruit from a cool vintage and grown in an unusually stony vineyard, there’s plenty of complexity and freshness to be found here. Now to 2020.13.5% The 2015 followsref AM-CE8521 £12.95 bottle £155 dozen
Undurraga TH Maule Garnacha-Cariñena-Monastrell 2013 Soft, fruity and ripe, this is an impressive blend of garnacha for aroma, body and roundness, cariñena for freshness and monastrell for structure. Made from fruit grown in Cauquenes, this is aged for a year in barriques and a further year in foudres. Now to 2021. 14%ref AM-CE9201 £16 bottle £192 dozen
Undurraga Cauquenes Estate Maule Viognier-Roussanne-Marsanne 2016With the peachy perfume typical of the viognier grape, and smaller proportions of roussanne and marsanne to add structure, the second vintage of this remarkable-value wine is as stunning as the first. A really satisfying wine that makes a delicious aperitif. 14%ref AM-CE9161 £7.50 bottle £90 dozen
Undurraga Candelabro Leyda Reserva Sauvignon Blanc 2016A fresh nettly aroma adds interest to the ripe fruitiness on display in this fragrant sauvignon blanc, from the cool-climate Leyda region, which produces some of Chile’s best sauvignons.13.5%ref AM-CE9221 £7.95 bottle £95 dozen
Undurraga Cauquenes Estate Maule Carignan-Mourvèdre 2015Lovely juicy carignan-dominant blend from the Cauquenes estate, where the Mediterranean climate adds ripeness to the juicy, black-cherry flavours here. A hearty goulash or hotpot would make the ultimate pairing on cool autumn nights. 14%ref AM-CE9171 £7.95 bottle £95 dozen
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Rafael Urrejola of Undurraga
UNDURRAGA
TOBY’S INSIDE TRACK‘Undurraga make some of Chile’s best wine because they have the greatest young Chilean winemaker and viticulturist of his generation, namely Rafael Urrejola, at the helm. Rafael has overseen a remarkable programme of planting new vineyards in Leyda and Cauquenes, which are now bearing fruit, as well as discovering others. The trio of wines from their own Cauquenes Estate in Maule are wonderful examples of Rhône varieties, still quite rare in Chile.’
Toby Morrhall, Society buyer
Dynamic, exciting and great value: Chile is currently making some world-beating wines in the £7.50-£15 price range. For this well-priced selection, we’ve brought together our favourite wines from four of Chile’s most thrilling producers: Undurraga, whose head winemaker, Rafael Urrejola is ‘the
greatest young winemaker of his generation’; Tabalí who we go to for some of the country’s most delicious sauvignons; Concha y Toro, masters at creating impressive wines across the price spectrum; and Matetic who make stunning wines from organically grown grapes.
MATETIC
TOBY’S INSIDE TRACK‘Situated in a cool valley near the coast, Matetic make impressive wines from low yields. Their aromatic white wines are some of the country’s best and you can really taste the natural, unforced concentration in these wines, born of small crops. We buy these wines because we consider them excellent value for money; it’s an added bonus that they are made from fruit grown in organically cultivated vineyards.’
Matetic Corralillo Sauvignon Blanc 2016A vibrant organic white with the refreshing crispness to partner soft, crumbly white cheeses. Made only 19km from the Pacific in the Rosario Valley, so benefitting from cool breezes, the low yields of the 2016 vintage have resulted in delicious concentrated citrus and green-apple flavours. 13.5%ref AM-CE9351 £8.25 bottle £99 dozen
Matetic Corralillo San Antonio Riesling 2016A ripe and peachy Chilean riesling with round, well-balanced flavours and a mouthwateringly fresh finish. 14%ref AM-CE9401 £8.95 bottle £107 dozen
Matetic Corralillo Gewürztraminer 2016The enchanting rose perfume so typical of this fragrant grape is complemented by a full yet fresh palate. Match the aromatics here with a subtly spiced Thai curry or fennel-infused cream sauce stirred through pasta. 13%ref AM-CE9391 £8.95 bottle £107 dozen
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Concha y Toro Corte Ignacio Rapel Coastal Sauvignon Blanc 2016A vibrant white made from fruit grown at Litueche, close to the Rapel coast. The relatively warm climate here gives the wine its ripe gooseberry-fruit flavours, which are backed up on the palate with crisp, refreshing acidity. 13%ref AM-CE9611 £7.95 bottle £95 dozen
Concha y Toro Corte Marcelo Limari Chardonnay 2015A pleasingly firm, taut chardonnay which retains its refreshing mineral flavours thanks to judicious barrel fermenting before being aged on its lees. Make the most of October’s glut of pumpkins by rustling up a creamy coconut pumpkin curry – a tasty match for this fresh white.14%ref AM-CE9531 £8.50 bottle £102 dozen
Concha y Toro Corte Ignacio Casablanca Merlot 2014With juicy plum-fruit flavours and soft round tannins, this merlot from cool Casablanca vineyards elevates rich, warming tomato-based dishes to something special. 14%. The 2015 follows.ref AM-CE9081 £8.50 bottle £102 dozen
Concha y Toro Corte Marcelo Limari Pinot Noir 2016 More mineral than fruity, this bright, fine-flavoured pinot displays serious structure and, like many pinots, chimes with the earthy flavours of autumn game and mushroom dishes. 14%ref AM-CE9561 £8.50 bottle £102 dozen
CONCHA Y TORO
TOBY’S INSIDE TRACK‘Concha y Toro are akin to Australia’s thoughtful colossus Penfolds, in that they are able to produce some of the country’s top wines as well as large quantities of great affordable bottles. They own some of the best vineyards in Chile and employ outstanding winemakers – including Marcelo Papa, Ignacio Recabarren and his assistant, Lorena Mora, a rising star – who, thanks to The Wine Society’s special relationship with Concha, are on hand to make wines to our exacting specifications.’
The Society’s Chilean Chardonnay, Limarí 2016Bright and vibrant Limarí chardonnay with an understated mineral character which stands up to food better than the ‘fruit bomb’ style. 10% was barrel fermented to contribute a little roundness and a hint of oak. Try with a nutmeg-spiked cauliflower cheese. 13.5%ref AM-CE9621 £6.95 bottle £83 dozen
The Society’s Chilean Cabernet Sauvignon, Maipo 2015Displaying both power and elegance, this cabernet from Maipo has supple food-friendly tannins and a lovely cedary character from ageing in barrel. 14.5%ref AM-CE9511 £6.95 bottle £83 dozen
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£94Marcelo Papa of Concha Y Toro
Tabalí Limarí Pedregoso Gran Reserva Viognier 2015A bright, fresh and unoaked Chilean viognier with a rich apricot bouquet and a full yet fresh-tasting palate. Delicious as an aperitif. 13.5%. The 2016 follows.ref AM-CE9071 £8.50 bottle £102 dozen
Tabalí Vetas Blancas Limarí Sauvignon Blanc 2016A taut, tense, blackcurrant-leaf scented Chilean sauvignon blanc. Superb quality in an understated style. 13.5%ref AM-CE9461 £9.95 bottle £119 dozen
Tabalí Micas Peumo Carmenère 2014A superb, silky-textured carmenère from old vines planted in 1957. Sweet tannins, ripe fruit and an exquisite cedary perfume make this a warming match with a robust seasonal stew. Now to 2021. 14.5%ref AM-CE9481 £12.50 bottle £150 dozen
Tabalí Vetas Blancas Cabernet Franc 2015This fine, cedary Chilean cabernet franc from Tabalí’s excellent Espinal vineyard is aged in barrels for about a year for added richness and complexity. Now to 2021. 14.5%ref AM-CE9471 £12.50 bottle £150 dozen
Tabalí Vetas Blancas Limarí Syrah 2013Superb Chilean syrah with a tarry nose reminiscent of the northern Rhône and a generous palate that evokes the southern Rhône. Aged for approximately 15 months in barrels, 30% of which were new. Now to 2021.14%ref AM-CE9451 £12.50 bottle £150 dozen
TABALI TOBY’S INSIDE TRACK‘Situated in the cool Limarí Valley, Tabalí produce some of the country’s greatest sauvignon blancs and syrahs, so it’s no surprise that we asked them to make The Society’s Chilean Sauvignon Blanc especially for us. They are also producing wines from other areas of Chile and the superb Micas carmenère from an old vineyard planted in 1957 is exceptionally good.’ The Society’s Chilean Sauvignon Blanc, Limarí 2016One of Chile’s best sauvignon blancs, this is intensely aromatic with beautiful blackcurrant-leaf aromas and a crisp, refreshing finish. Simply lovely. 13.5%ref AM-CE9041 £7.75 bottle £93 dozen
A 12-bottle case containing two bottles of each of the following:
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Concha y Toro Corte Ignacio Rapel Coastal Sauvignon Blanc 2016
Concha y Toro Corte Marcelo Limarí Chardonnay 2015
The Society’s Chilean Chardonnay, Limarí 2016
RED
Concha y Toro Corte Ignacio Casablanca Merlot 2014/2015
The Society’s Chilean Cabernet Sauvignon, Maipo 2015
Concha y Toro Corte Marcelo Limarí Pinot Noir 2016
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Our buyer for Chile Toby Morrhall rates Undurraga’s Rafael Urrejola as the best Chilean winemaker of his generation. See what all the fuss is about with this top-notch collection of two reds and one white.
A six-bottle case containing two bottles of each of the following:
Undurraga Cauquenes Estate Maule Viognier-Roussanne-Marsanne 2016
Undurraga Cauquenes Estate Maule Carignan-Mourvèdre 2015
Undurraga Cauquenes Estate Maule Garnacha 2015
Our pick of wines from these four mould-breaking producers, spanning sumptuous reds and elegant whites.
A 12-bottle case containing one bottle of each of the following:
RED
Tabalí Vetas Blancas Limarí Syrah 2013
Tabalí Micas Peumo Carmenère 2014
Undurraga Cauquenes Estate Maule Garnacha 2015
Concha y Toro Corte Marcelo Limarí Pinot Noir 2016
Undurraga Cauquenes Estate Maule Carignan-Mourvèdre 2015
Concha y Toro Corte Ignacio Casablanca Merlot 2014/2015
The Society’s Chilean Cabernet Sauvignon, Maipo 2015
WHITE
Matetic Corralillo San Antonio Riesling 2016
Matetic Corralillo Gewürztraminer 2016
The Society’s Chilean Sauvignon Blanc, Limarí 2016
Undurraga Cauquenes Estate Maule Viognier-Roussanne-Marsanne 2016
The Society’s Chilean Chardonnay, Limarí 2016
Bursting with intensely concentrated flavours, this is a truly mouthwatering selection.
A six-bottle case containing two bottles of each of the following:
Matetic Corralillo Sauvignon Blanc 2016
Matetic Corralillo Gewürztraminer 2016
Matetic Corralillo San Antonio Riesling 2016
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- bone dry to intensely sweet screwcap red white organic
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A vibrant selection from Chile’s cool-climate masters of the sauvignon blanc and syrah grapes.
A 12-bottle case containing two bottles of each of the following:
WHITE
The Society’s Chilean Sauvignon Blanc, Limarí 2016
Tabalí Vetas Blancas Limarí Sauvignon Blanc 2016
Tabalí Limarí Pedregoso Gran Reserva Viognier 2015/2016
RED
Tabalí Vetas Blancas Limarí Syrah 2013
Tabalí Micas Peumo Carmenère 2014
Tabalí Vetas Blancas Cabernet Franc 2015
TABALÍ MIXED CASE
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