Viñedo Chadwick 2019

Viñedo Chadwick 2019 is a vintage-specific expression of the extraordinary Puente Alto vineyard, combining character, precision and long-term cellaring potential.

Description

Viñedo Chadwick 2019 A moderately warm spring and summer brought an even ripening cycle in 2019. Growers increased canopy shade to moderate berry temperatures, while a cooler March preserved acidity and aromatic intensity. Harvest began on 15 March, yielding a remarkably refined and fresh wine.

Vivid ruby-red, revealing raspberry, red cherry, blackcurrant and floral notes of violet and rose. Delicate cloves, nutmeg and cedary spice enhance the elegant palate, where poised tannins and vibrant acidity give a long, fine-grained finish.

The Legacy of Viñedo Chadwick

Viñedo Chadwick is an emblematic Puente Alto red, originating from Eduardo Chadwick’s family vineyard in the Alto Maipo district. Meticulous plot selection, balanced viticulture and restrained oak integration make it one of Chile’s most distinctive collector wines.

The 2019 Vintage

A moderately warm spring and summer brought an even ripening cycle in 2019. Growers increased canopy shade to moderate berry temperatures, while a cooler March preserved acidity and aromatic intensity. Harvest began on 15 March, yielding a remarkably refined and fresh wine.

Vineyard, Origin and Terroir

The original Viñedo Chadwick vineyard occupies the former Chadwick family polo field at Puente Alto, in the Andean foothills of the Maipo Valley. Gravelly alluvial soils and cooling mountain influence foster structural precision.

Grape Composition and Harvest

Assemblage: 97% Cabernet Sauvignon · 3% Petit Verdot.

Hand-harvested beginning 15 March 2019 in Puente Alto, Alto Maipo.

Vinification and Oak Maturation

The estate fermented parcels using stainless-steel and concrete vessels and matured the wine for roughly 22 months, about three-quarters in new French oak barriques and the remainder in large Stockinger oak foudres.

Vintage-Specific Tasting Notes

Vivid ruby-red, revealing raspberry, red cherry, blackcurrant and floral notes of violet and rose. Delicate cloves, nutmeg and cedary spice enhance the elegant palate, where poised tannins and vibrant acidity give a long, fine-grained finish.

Critical Acclaim and Professional Reviews

2019 vintage: James Suckling 99; Wine Advocate 97; Club Oenologique 97; Jancis Robinson 17+/20.

These are vintage-specific critical assessments; a bottle’s present development also depends on storage and provenance.

Food Pairing

• Chargrilled prime beef
• Venison with cassis jus
• Slow-braised lamb with herbs
• Truffle-inflected mushroom dishes

Serving Recommendation

Serve at approximately 16–18°C in a generous Bordeaux-style red-wine glass. Decant according to the age and current condition of the bottle.

Additional Information

• Producer: Viñedo Chadwick
• Company: Viñedos Familia Chadwick SpA
• Vintage: 2019
• Region: Alto Maipo, Maipo Valley, Chile
• Origin: Puente Alto
• Grape Composition: 97% Cabernet Sauvignon · 3% Petit Verdot
• Wine Style: Still, dry premium red wine
• Bottle Format: 750mL
• Harvest: Hand-harvested beginning 15 March 2019 in Puente Alto, Alto Maipo.
• Vinification and Maturation: The estate fermented parcels using stainless-steel and concrete vessels and matured the wine for roughly 22 months, about three-quarters in new French oak barriques and the remainder in large Stockinger oak foudres.
• Published Technical Detail: 13% ABV as reported in the 2019 Wine Advocate review.

Why We Love It

Vivid ruby-red, revealing raspberry, red cherry, blackcurrant and floral notes of violet and rose. Delicate cloves, nutmeg and cedary spice enhance the elegant palate, where poised tannins and vibrant acidity give a long, fine-grained finish. The 2019 vintage deserves its own product page because its growing conditions, composition, maturation and critical reception are not interchangeable with other releases.