Bouchon

Bouchon has a predilection for wines that come from the granitic soils of its vineyard in the Mingre zone in the Maule Valley, where they get some of their most interesting reds with firm, robust tannins, such as this one. It's a blend of 62% cabernet sauvignon and 38% carmenere that sits on the palate as if its tannins were sharp little anchors on the tongue. The red and black fruits envelop the palate, the body is intense, and the acidity, refreshing.

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