ALTAIR
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Convinced that Chile could
produce wines of Grand Cru stature the reputed house of Laurent
Dassault spent years seeking terroir worthy of this great purpose. They
found it high in the Cachapoal Valley on a property belonging to San
Pedro. It is here that Altair was born. In order to create a true Grand
Cru wine, Château Dassault lends their expertise from Saint Emilion and
San Pedro lends the terroir and experience in the new world. 94 Points, Wine Enthusiast Mag.
The first wine of the estate, Altair, is predominantly
Cabernet Sauvignon. The 2003 Altair is dark ruby with an excellent
perfume of pain grille, spice box, red currants and black currants.
This is followed by a supple wine with light tannins made in an elegant
style. The flavors are ripe and the oak, tannin, and acidity are
well-integrated. Give this Bordeaux look-alike 2-3 years of bottle
aging and drink it through 2025.
Score: 93 Points, Wine Enthusiast Mag. |
