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VIK 2023
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Description
Characteristics and Tasting Notes for VIK 2023
Tasting
Appearance
The vintage stands out for its deep colour concentration, offering a visually intense hue.
Nose
The bouquet reveals a beautiful mineral tension accompanied by delicate floral notes brought by the Cabernet Franc.
Palate
The attack reveals great depth and beautiful harmony. Cabernet Sauvignon structures the whole with refined tannins, while Cabernet Franc energises the palate with its freshness and tension. This wine offers a tasting experience combining intensity and elegance.
Serving and ageing
To fully appreciate this wine, it is recommended to serve it at a temperature between 16 and 18°C. This vintage also shows excellent ageing potential.
The elegance of a great Chilean wine from Central Valley
The estate
Founded in 2006 by Alexander and Carrie VIK, the estate spans a vast property of over 4,300 hectares. Located at the heart of Central Valley in Chile, this prestigious brand stands out for its holistic philosophy, combining cutting-edge viticulture, contemporary architecture and respect for the environment. The estate has quickly established itself as an essential reference in wine tourism and the production of exceptional South American wines.
The vineyard
The vines grow in the Millahue Valley, within Central Valley. This terroir enjoys a temperate Mediterranean climate, softened by a marine influence that regulates maximum temperatures. The great geological diversity of the soils shapes the wine's profile: clay shale (lutite) provides depth and structure, monzogranite brings elegance and precision, while andesite conveys a lovely mineral energy.
The vintage
The climatic cycle this year was particularly balanced. Winter and spring benefited from abundant rainfall, followed by a temperate summer. The dry autumn then offered ideal conditions for precise harvesting. The grapes harvested showed excellent health as well as optimal phenolic maturity.
Winemaking and ageing
Ageing takes place over 23 months. It is carried out exclusively in barrels called "Barroir", which are notably made and toasted using native oak sourced directly from the estate.
Blend
Cabernet Sauvignon (67%) and Cabernet Franc (33%).
