Winery Luma ChequénGran Reserva Carmenère
Red wine
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or lamb.
The Gran Reserva Carmenère of the Winery Luma Chequén is in the top 80 of wines of Maule Valley.
Taste structure of the Gran Reserva Carmenère from the Winery Luma Chequén
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Gran Reserva Carmenère of Winery Luma Chequén in the region of Central Valley is a powerful.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Gran Reserva Carmenère of Winery Luma Chequén in the region of Central Valley often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of vegetal, oak or spices.
Food and wine pairings with Gran Reserva Carmenère
Pairings that work perfectly with Gran Reserva Carmenère
Original food and wine pairings with Gran Reserva Carmenère
The Gran Reserva Carmenère of Winery Luma Chequén matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or lamb such as recipes of fillet of beef in a foie gras and truffle crust, basque lasagne or lamb colombo.
Details and technical informations about Winery Luma Chequén's Gran Reserva Carmenère.
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 Gran Reserva Carmenère from Winery Luma Chequén are 2018, 2017, 2014, 2013 and 0.
Informations about the Winery Luma Chequén
The Winery Luma Chequén is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 8 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: Destemming
Action consisting in separating the grapes from the stalk before vinification. The stalk, the woody part of the bunch, may give the wine an unpleasant vegetal character.
