Baettig : Vino Viñedo "Los Parientes" Pinot Noir 2023

Characteristics and tasting advice for the Vino Viñedo "Los Parientes" Pinot Noir 2023 by Baettig

Tasting

Color

The color displays a beautiful, intense hue, reflecting the wine’s concentration.

Nose

The aromatic bouquet reveals a complex palette combining notes of fresh red fruits such as redcurrant, red cherry and pomegranate. Floral nuances mingle with vegetal hints of green malt, while strawberry aromas intertwine with briny notes evocative of shellfish and aromatic herbs. A subtle touch of sauerkraut and terracotta adds an extra dimension to the whole.

Palate

On the palate, the wine is succulent and firm, driven by a characteristic cool-climate acidity. Pure red fruit flavors come through with clarity, supported by flavorful, powdery tannins that lend structure and elegance. The finish offers fine aromatic persistence.

Food and wine pairings

The Vino Viñedo "Los Parientes" Pinot Noir 2023 is a perfect match for roasted white meats, mushroom dishes with poultry, or duck breast with red fruits. It also pairs beautifully with soft cheeses with washed rinds.

Serving and cellaring

This wine can be enjoyed now or cellared until around 2030, depending on tasting recommendations. It is best served between 14 and 16°C to fully appreciate its qualities.

A Chilean Pinot Noir from the cool climate of the Malleco-Traiguén region

The estate

Founded in 2013 by Francisco Baettig, a leading figure in South American oenology, the Baettig Southern Regions estate covers 22 hectares, 15 of which are planted in Malleco-Traiguén in southern Chile. After two decades at Viña Errázuriz, where he crafted the iconic Seña and Viñedo Chadwick cuvées, Francisco Baettig now farms the family vineyard inherited from his great-grandparents. The estate grows Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and old, century-old País vines, using dry farming with no irrigation, hand harvesting and indigenous yeasts, across three ranges: Los Parientes, Los Primos and Los Compadres.

The vineyard

This Chilean wine comes from the Los Suizos vineyard, located in the Traiguén region, and benefits from an outstanding terroir composed of pyroclastic andesitic volcanic breccias. The ancient volcanic soils have a clay-loam texture characterized by red clays. The Mediterranean climate, with temperate summers and rainy winters, provides annual rainfall that allows for dry farming without irrigation. This privileged setting gives the grapes a unique expression of the terroir.

The vintage

The 2023 vintage is characterized by a moderately warm, early season, with heat accumulation above the historical average. The rainy winter brought 646 millimeters of precipitation, followed by a very dry spring and summer. These dry, warm conditions led to harvest beginning seven to ten days earlier than average, enabling grapes to be picked at optimal ripeness between March 20 and 31.

Winemaking and aging

The Vino Viñedo "Los Parientes" Pinot Noir 2023 is made with indigenous yeasts, incorporating fifteen percent whole clusters during fermentation. Aging of this Southern Regions wine takes place over eight months in 300-liter French oak barrels, 8% of which are new.

Grape variety

100% Pinot Noir.