Winery J. BouchonChicureo Carmenère - Syrah Reserva
Red wine
This wine generally goes well with beef, lamb or mature and hard cheese.
Food and wine pairings with Chicureo Carmenère - Syrah Reserva
Pairings that work perfectly with Chicureo Carmenère - Syrah Reserva
Original food and wine pairings with Chicureo Carmenère - Syrah Reserva
The Chicureo Carmenère - Syrah Reserva of Winery J. Bouchon matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or spicy food such as recipes of beef with cider, stuffed zucchini with merguez, beef and spices or baked sea bream.
Details and technical informations about Winery J. Bouchon's Chicureo Carmenère - Syrah Reserva.
Discover the grape variety: Carmenère
Velvety, deep reds with a dark robe and round tannins, showing aromas of blackberry, plum, ripe red pepper, dark chocolate, coffee and gentle spice. Warm, supple finish. Absolute star of Chile (Colchagua, Cachapoal, Maipo) where it was rediscovered in 1994, long confused with Merlot. A historic Bordeaux variety that nearly vanished after phylloxera, a cross of Cabernet Franc × Gros Cabernet.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Chicureo Carmenère - Syrah Reserva from Winery J. Bouchon are 2009, 0, 2013, 2011 and 2012.
Informations about the Winery J. Bouchon
The Winery J. Bouchon is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 56 wines for sale in the of Maule Valley to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Maule Valley
Historic cradle of Chilean viticulture (16th century). Quality revival around old-vine Carignan (70+ years): dense, deep reds with notes of blackberry, candied plum, spices and fine tannins, a unique expression. Sturdy Cabernet Sauvignon, supple Carménère (ripe pepper, black fruits), juicy Côt (Malbec), round Merlot. Some sharp Sauvignon Blanc.
The wine region of Central Valley
Heart of modern Chilean wine: structured, sunny reds, dense, blackcurranty Cabernet Sauvignon from Maipo (Chilean cradle of the grape), signature Carménère with notes of ripe pepper, black fruit and sweet spices from Colchagua, supple Merlot and deep Syrah. Round Chardonnay whites and lively, sharp Sauvignon. Mediterranean climate, 400 km between Andes and Pacific. Star sub-regions: Maipo, Cachapoal, Colchagua, Curicó, Maule.
The word of the wine: Acerbe
Acidic taste with a certain astringency reminiscent of unripe fruit.
