Winemaker Notes
It was without a doubt a year of climatic contrasts that did not predict quality, but a deep knowledge of this little piece of terroir that is home to this old-vine Cabernet gave rise to an extraordinary wine with tannic force but great elegance and balance at the same time. It is bright, expressive, and fresh, with a backdrop of the ripe fruits and spices characteristic of the location. Its concentration and balance ensure tremendous aging potential.
Savor as glass on its own or with favorite grilled meat entrees.
Professional Ratings
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Decanter
A glimpse into the future of Casa Real. here's a fine spine of tannin from some hillside fruit, with notes of black fruit, cassis, cedar and spice. Vibrant, with precision on the palate. Drinking Window 2018 - 2034
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Wine Spectator
A rich and robust red, with intense dark fruit and spice flavors filled with espresso and dark chocolate accents. Savory midpalate, with a powerful finish that offers complex notes of chicory and cream, and hint of dried green herbs. Drink now through 2025.
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James Suckling
Anyone who thinks that Chilean cabernets are superficial should try this highly-structured wine, which boasts some serious tannins. In spite of the generous ripeness the dominant fruit aromas are red rather than black, and there's a lively acidity which prevents any hint of heaviness.
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Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
One of the more classical and typical Maipo Cabernets has to be the 2014 Casa Real Cabernet Sauvignon, a serious, balsamic, minty and balanced red with varietal character, fine tannins and a supple finish. It's a powerful and concentrated yet elegant Cabernet with the character of the place.
A noble variety bestowed with both power and concentration, Cabernet Sauvignon enjoys success all over the globe, its best examples showing potential to age beautifully for decades. Cabernet Sauvignon flourishes in Bordeaux's Medoc where it is often blended with Merlot and smaller amounts of some combination of Cabernet Franc, Malbecand Petit Verdot. In the Napa Valley, ‘Cab’ is responsible for some of the world’s most prestigious, age-worthy and sought-after “cult” wines. Somm Secret—DNA profiling in 1997 revealed that Cabernet Sauvignon was born from a spontaneous crossing of Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon Blanc in 17th century southwest France.
The Maipo Valley is Chile’s most famous wine region. Set in the country’s Central Valley, it is warm and quite dry, often necessitating the use of irrigation. Alluvial soils predominate but are supplemented with loam and clay.
The climate in Maipo is best-suited for ripe, full-bodied reds like Cabernet Sauvignon (the region’s most widely planted grape), Merlot, Syrah and Carmenère, a Bordeaux variety that has found a successful home in Chile.
White wines are also produced with great prosperity, especially near the cooler coast, include Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc.