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  2022 Merlot, Cousino Macul

  £1395

  Cousiño Macul, a cornerstone of Chilean winemaking since 1856, remains a family-owned estate nestled in the heart of the Maipo Valley, Chile’s premier region for Bordeaux varieties. With a legacy rooted in tradition and innovation, Cousiño Macul continues to produce expressive, terroir-driven wines that reflect the unique microclimate and stony alluvial soils of its estate vineyards just outside Santiago.

  The 2022 Merlot is a vibrant and modern interpretation of this classic varietal. In the glass, it shows a bright ruby-red hue with brilliant clarity. The nose is perfumed with vivid aromas of ripe strawberry, soft mint, and fresh pepper, complemented by a gentle touch of ginger spice.  On the palate, the wine is smooth yet energetic, offering a medium to full body supported by refreshing acidity and round, supple tannins. Its fruit-forward character and subtle herbal complexity lead into a long, persistent finish that lingers with finesse.

  Approachable and food-friendly, this Merlot is an ideal pairing for grilled pork, herbed chicken, roasted vegetables, or creamy risottos.  A fine example of Maipo Valley Merlot, balancing varietal purity with depth and elegance.

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  2018 Antiguas Reservas Merlot, Cousino Macul

  £1795

  Crafted from a meticulous selection of the finest estate-grown Merlot, the 2018 Antiguas Reservas Merlot represents Cousiño Macul’s unwavering dedication to heritage, precision, and age-worthy elegance. The “Antiguas Reservas” designation is reserved for wines that reflect both the estate’s rich lineage, dating back to its founding in 1856, and the highest level of varietal expression. Sourced from low-yielding vines cultivated in the Maipo Valley’s rocky, alluvial soils at the foot of the Andes, the grapes are chosen for their small clusters and concentrated flavour.

  Vinified with a focus on preserving fruit purity and structure, this Merlot undergoes careful ageing in French oak barrels to develop texture, depth, and finesse.

  In the glass, the bouquet is expressive and refined, offering aromas of ripe red berries, cherry and raspberry, layered with subtle smoky undertones and elegant notes of vanilla from barrel ageing. On the palate, it is vibrant and well-balanced, showcasing lush red fruit flavours complemented by medium-high acidity, polished tannins, and a long, persistent finish.

  Elegant yet structured, the 2018 Antiguas Reservas Merlot exemplifies Cousiño Macul’s signature style, combining New World vibrancy with Old World sophistication. Ideal for enjoying now or cellaring for further complexity.

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  2021 Cabernet Franc ‘TH’, Undurraga

  £2450

  Head winemaker Rafael Urrejola has spent a great deal of time understanding the diversity of Chile’s vineyard sites; the result is the emblematic ‘Terroir Hunter’ range.

  In the glass this Cabernet Franc has an intense ruby red colour and great clarity, it expresses fresh aromas of black fruits such as blackberries, blueberries and blackcurrant mixed with floral tones such as violets. On the palate it is fresh, intense and elegant, firm tannins, with a fruity and unctuous medium palate. The finish is long and persistent.

  The Cabernet Franc grapes were sourced from a selected vineyard planted exclusively for this range in Catemito, in the Valle de Maipo. The daily temperatures during the summer are lower in this area than in the rest of the Valle de Maipo, decreasing substantially in March and April, providing the ideal conditions for the tannins to ripen completely and to ensure that the fresh aromas and flavours are preserved. Catemito is located on an alluvial terrace which was formed in the Holocene period, approximately 10,000 years ago.

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  2017 Finis Terrae Red, Cousino Macul

  £2895

  Finis Terrae, which is Latin for “End of the Earth”, is a flagship red blend that embodies the essence of the Maipo Valley and the winemaking heritage of Cousiño Macul.

  A polished Bordeaux-style blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Syrah, it opens with aromas of blackcurrant, cassis and dark plum, laced with cedar, cocoa and a touch of dried herbs. The palate is beautifully composed with ripe yet restrained fruit, sleek tannins, and a graphite-mineral backbone that reflects its Andean origins. Layers of dark fruit and spice unfold into a long, graceful finish that feels both modern and timeless.

  For when: the evening calls for something quietly impressive.
  Pairs with: roast beef, grilled lamb, or mushroom risotto with truffle oil.
  If this wine were a person, it’d be a Pascal Pedro in a Savile Row suit, poised, confident, effortlessly smooth.

  Cousiño-Macul, founded in 1856 and still family-owned, is one of Chile’s most historic and respected estates. Nestled in the Maipo Valley, just east of Santiago, the winery’s vineyards lie at the foot of the Andes, where stony alluvial soils and cool mountain breezes create ideal conditions for elegant, classically styled reds. Now in its seventh generation of family stewardship, Cousiño-Macul combines deep tradition with forward-thinking precision, crafting wines that emphasise purity of fruit, balance and longevity.

  The Finis Terrae represents the pinnacle of the estate’s winemaking, a meticulous selection of the best lots from estate-grown fruit, aged in fine French oak to achieve harmony and depth. The 2017 vintage, marked by a warm, dry season, delivered beautifully concentrated grapes and polished tannins. The result is a wine that captures the essence of Maipo: rich yet refined, powerful yet precise, a Chilean classic with a distinctly European soul.

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  2019 Lota, Cousino Macul

  £7200

  Red Wine of the Year, 97 points, Tim Atkin MW, 2023 Report on Chilean wines.

  Lota is the flagship wine of Cousiño Macul, an emblem of heritage, precision, and exceptional terroir. Sourced from the winery’s most treasured parcels, including Cabernet Sauvignon vines planted in 1932, this wine represents the pinnacle of the family’s winemaking tradition. These ungrafted vines are descendants of original French cuttings brought to Chile in the 1860s and grow at the foot of the Andes, 600 meters above sea level, in rocky, loamy soils that yield naturally low quantities of intensely concentrated fruit.

  In the glass, the 2019 Lota reveals a nose that is rich and layered, offering aromas of cassis, blackberry, and black cherry interwoven with cedar, cocoa, and subtle hints of warm spice. On the palate, it is full-bodied and structured, yet impressively refined. Lush black fruit flavours are framed by fine, ripe tannins and nuanced oak, creating a harmonious balance that culminates in a long, elegant, and ultra-smooth finish.

  This is a wine of power, grace, and provenance, worthy of extended cellaring, but compellingly drinkable now. Ideal for collectors and connoisseurs seeking a Cabernet-based wine that marries Old World sophistication with New World vitality.

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