Haras de Pirque Cabernet Sauvignon Hussonet Gran Reserva Valle del Maipo, Chile
Legendary Tuscan winemaker Piero Antinori wanted to take his expertise to the New World. His search led him to the Haras de Pirque estate in the Maipo Valley, which at that time was a thoroughbred horse breeding farm nestled in the Andes Mountains.
Antinori saw that the Maipo Valley's proximity to the Pacific Ocean, the Maipo River and the Andes Mountains, wide variation in day-to-night temperatures, excellent sun exposure, and porous, alluvial soils gave it the the goods to bring forth wines of exceptional depth, power, and finesse. He was so right, as evidenced by today's terrific offer.
Named after one of the most famous horses in Chilean horse racing, the 2021 Haras de Pirque Cabernet Sauvignon is an elegant and charming wine with a strong sense of place. Aged for 12 months in French oak barrels and then for another 12 months in the bottle, it is medium-to full-bodied, with aromas and flavors of fresh blackberries, blackcurrants, cassis, and cherries. On the palate, the fruit characters are layered with undertones of herbs, dark chocolate, and graphite. Tannins are firm yet pliant and do not detract from the wine's velvety texture. The finish is long, with notes of black fruits, licorice, and mint.
Press:
92 points, Vinous:
"The 2021 Gran Reserva Hussonet is a 100% Cabernet Sauvignon sourced from Pirque in the Maipo Valley. It deftly showcases the region's intense flavors. This terroir-driven wine features cherry, black pepper and herbal-spice notes on the nose. Dry, juicy and relatively light-bodied, its leaner palate reflects the rainy 2021 season, resulting in a savory, slender red wine."
"The 2021 Gran Reserva Hussonet is a 100% Cabernet Sauvignon sourced from Pirque in the Maipo Valley. It deftly showcases the region's intense flavors. This terroir-driven wine features cherry, black pepper and herbal-spice notes on the nose. Dry, juicy and relatively light-bodied, its leaner palate reflects the rainy 2021 season, resulting in a savory, slender red wine."
90 points, Best Buy, Wine Enthusiast:
"A light note of mint emerges from the glass of this Maipo Valley Cabernet. The fruit takes center stage, with flavors of fresh, juicy blackberries and hints of licorice. Soft tannins and good acidity bring energy to the minty finish.
90 points, Wine Spectator:
"The suave texture and dense fruit profile lend plenty of appeal to this red, with leather, loam and fresh thyme notes melding with macerated plum and cherry flavors. Ends with a push of licorice and cassis around mouth-coating tannins. Drink now through 2033."
"A light note of mint emerges from the glass of this Maipo Valley Cabernet. The fruit takes center stage, with flavors of fresh, juicy blackberries and hints of licorice. Soft tannins and good acidity bring energy to the minty finish.
90 points, Wine Spectator:
"The suave texture and dense fruit profile lend plenty of appeal to this red, with leather, loam and fresh thyme notes melding with macerated plum and cherry flavors. Ends with a push of licorice and cassis around mouth-coating tannins. Drink now through 2033."
Alcohol by Volume (ABV %): 14%
Producer Name: Haras de Pirque (Piero Antinori)
Old World / New World: New World
Country of Origin: Chile
Region: Maipo Valley
Grape Varietals: Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage: 2021
Wine Style: Dry , medium-to full-bodied red
Winemaking Techniques: Aged for 12 months in French oak
Pack Size: 750ml
Container Style: Glass Bordeaux-style bottle
Closure Style: Cork
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