Las Veletas Estate Carmenere 2023Las Veletas corresponds to a traditional, old property located on the dry area of San Javier, in the Maule Valley in Chile. The Las Veletas (Weather Vane) winery project is a collaboration between Chilean Wine Maker of the year, Ral DellOro and esteemed enologist, Rafael Tirado. Carmenere aged in 2nd and 3rd fill oak barrels for 6 8 months. Juicy and medium bodied with silky tannins and ripe blueberry and bramble fruit. Super smooth. Ideal with red

enhancing the mineral character and vibrant fruit expression of the blend

adding gentle spice and creamy weight

The wine is made without fining and undergoes only a delicate filtering

drawing on limestone and flint soils that give Sauvignon Blanc its hallmark minerality

black pepper and some baking spices

allowing the grapes to ripen slightly earlier than in other parts of Cahors

Former owner Louis Castaud was the great champion of the region

This leads into a palate with a full and rounded mouthfeel

A top example of entry level Bordeaux that delivers fantastic value

A classic blend of Chardonnay

Fuller and yet more tightly wound than the estate Chardonnay

cool growing season