2018 El Principal Memorias Magnum

Type of Wine | Red |
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Country | Chile |
Region | |
Winery | |
Vintage | 2018 |
Grape | , , Petit Verdot, Syrah-Shiraz |
Content (Alc) | 1.5 ltr (14%) |
Drink window | 2022 - 2032 |
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Description
ViƱa EL Principal belongs to the absolute top of South America - Chile and that is not surprising because the house was founded in 1993 by partners Jorge Fontaine Aldunate, owner of the El Principal estate, and Jean Paul Valette, French winemaker and former owner of the famous Premier Grand Cru ClassĆ© ChĆ¢teau Pavie in Saint-Ćmilion. Today the owner is the Said Sandal Family and the winery is one of the most exclusive and premium of Chile with only 4 wines, but a range of wines of the highest quality that reflects the spirit and typicity of Chilean terroir. The hand, tradition and experience of the Valette family of ChĆ¢teau Pavie is reflected in every element and the style (and choice of grape variety) has an inseparable Bordelaises St Emillion twist but anyway that is not surprising given the background.
El Principalās terroir, located at the foot of the Andes in the Alto Maipo Valley (DO Maipo Andes), was perfect for their project; its unique combination of climate, soil type and altitude made it ideal for producing wines with character, unique identity and extraordinary quality.
Memorias was founded in 1999 as a tribute to the four centuries that have passed since the Picunches, the original people who lived on the land where our vineyards now stand, received the Spanish conquistadors, creating a completely new culture. The symbol of Memorias is the spiral of life, which represents the circle of life, understood as the permanent movement generated by experiences. This symbol is found in all ancient civilizations and represents evolution and continuous development.
Memorias is a perfectly balanced, well-structured blend that increases in complexity each year in the bottle. Carefully crafted to preserve the freshness and intensity of the fruit, this Cabernet Sauvignon-based blend includes varying percentages of other French varieties: Petit Verdot to enhance acidity and freshness; Syrah for its spicy notes; CarmenĆØre for its intense color, red fruit and round tannins; and Cabernet Franc for its intense flavors and aromas. The resulting wine is fresh, with delicate layers of soft tannins ā a blend that faithfully reflects the unique terroir of Alto Maipo.
The vineyard is located 780 m above sea level. A bit comparable to Nappa Valley for example. The cold ocean has a very big influence on the vineyards. The winds, the fog, humid air, the protection of the Andes mountains, the altitude ensure large differences between day and night and this also ensures the extremely high quality of the fruit that can grow almost without intervention on the sandy loamy soils of alluvial origin. The 2018 Memorias is a blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Syrah, 14% Cabernet Franc and 6% Petit Verdot which has aged for 22 months in new French oak and then gets at least another 18 months of bottle maturation before it comes on the market. This great wine has a fantastic aging potential so definitely decant in its young years. This version is a magnum of 1.5 liters. Even tastier, more festive and with a longer drinking window.
FACT: In the Tab: Attachment you will find the official fact sheet of this beautiful wine. We will automatically send it to you when you order this wine. The wine is in our conditioned Wine Warehouse and if you come to pick up the wine you will also receive a nice discount. We are located almost next to the Rijksweg with plenty of parking. Click here for address.
Specifications
Type of Wine | Red |
---|---|
Country | Chile |
Region | Maipo Valley |
Winery | ViƱa EL Principal |
Grape | Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Syrah-Shiraz |
Biological certified | No |
Natural wine | No |
Vegan | No |
Vintage | 2018 |
Drinking as of | 2022 |
Drinking till | 2032 |
Alcohol % | 14 |
Alcohol free/low | No |
Content | 1.5 ltr |
Oak aging | Yes |
Sparkling | No |
Dessert wine | No |
Closure | Cork |
Parker rating | 90 |
James Suckling rating | 92 |
Vinous rating | 94 |
Tasting Profiles | Complex, Droog, Houtgerijpt, Krachtig, Rood fruit, Tannines, Vol |
Drink moments | Indruk maken, Open haard |
Professional Reviews
Parker
The 2018 Memorias, produced with a blend of varieties, comes through as bright in color and aromas, balsamic and with notes of herbs, ripe without excess but quite showy, aromatic and open. It has abundant fine-grained tannins and a bitter twist in the finish. 40,000 bottles produced. It was bottled in February 2020.
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James Suckling
Score
92
Avg Price (ex-tax)
$ 59
ViƱa El Principal Valle de Maipo Memorias 2018
Thursday, Apr 28, 2022
Color
Red
Country
Chile
Region
Valle Central
Vintage
2018
Aromas of blackberries, plums, tomato leaves, herbs and baking spices. Medium-bodied with fine tannins and fresh acidity. Fruity and leafy with a flavorful finish. Cabernet sauvignon, syrah, cabernet franc and petit verdot. Drink now.
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Vinous
94
Drinking Window
2023 - 2033
From: Chile in Transition (Jun 2022)
The 2018 Memorias is a blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Syrah, 14% Cabernet Franc and 6% Petit Verdot from Pirque that spent 22 months in one-third new French barrels. Red in the glass with purple flecks. The attractive nose presents clear notes of black currant and sour cherry and expressive hints of graphite and herbs. In the mouth, this is juicy with refined tannins and a slightly rough texture. A continental wine enhanced by its intense fruitiness.
- By JoaquĆn Hidalgo on June 2022
Established in 1993 in Pirque, Maipo, El Principal has been owned by businessman Said Handal since 2009, operating out of a 300-hectare estate (of which 92 acres are under vine, half Cabernet Sauvignon). Until 2020, oenology was overseen by Gonzalo GuzmĆ”n, but now itās run by Marco Puyó. The vineyard also produces grapes for several other wineries.
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ViƱa EL Principal belongs to the absolute top from South America - Chile and that is not surprising because the house was founded in 1993 by partners Jorge Fontaine Aldunate, owner of the El Principal estate, and Jean Paul Valette, French winemaker and former owner of the famous Premier Grand Cru ClassĆ© ChĆ¢teau Pavie in Saint-Ćmilion. Today, the owner is the Said Sandal Family and the winery is of Chile's most exclusive and premium with only 4 wines, but a range of the highest quality wines that reflect the spirit and typicity of Chilean terroir. The hand, tradition and experience of the Valette family of ChĆ¢teau Pavie is reflected in every element and the style (and choice of grape variety) has an inextricable Bordelaises St Emillion twist but in the end that is not surprising given the background. The terroir of El Principal, located at the foot of the Andes mountain range in the Andean part of the Maipo Valley (DO Maipo Andes) was the perfect place for their project.
There are many factors that contribute to the uniqueness of ViƱa El Principal wines, but arguably one of the most important is the exceptional terroir. Today the estate is located in the Valle de Alto Maipo (Maipo Andes) on the slopes of
The oenology of ViƱa El Principal has been developed from the vineyard. These wines are produced with grapes grown exclusively on site where the vineyards are continuously studied and analyzed with regard to plant physiology and their relationship to the terroir in order to identify and perfect the best blocks and in this way the highest quality raw materials. All harvests are done manually, with controlled productions and careful selection of clusters, both in the field and in the warehouse. Later, we undergo a careful process of traditional Bordeaux fermentation and aging in oak barrels, resulting in a unique wine that reflects the elegance and identity of the terroir.
The wines are made exclusively with grapes grown in our own vineyards where we have full control over production, harvesting the grapes by hand and selecting them first in the vineyard and then again in the winery. The wines are carefully crafted using traditional techniques and aged in French oak. This results in wines with unique characteristics that reflect the elegance and identity of El Principal's terroir.
The wine company's name is named after Chief Picunche Andetelmo, "El Principal", the lord of the lands that make up the terroir, in the foothills of the Andes Mountains in the Maipo Andes Valley. His visionary and peaceful nature earned him the respect of the Spanish conquerors, initiating a history of openness and exchange that continues to this day. The spirit of Andetelmo lives on in the wines, which express all the nobility and quality of a unique terroir.
The winemaker of Viña EL Principal is Marco Puyo. Marco is a household name in international viticulture. He is an agricultural engineer and winemaker, a graduate of the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, has worked in major Chilean wineries for 29 years, giving him a detailed knowledge of the different "terroirs" of Chile. At the international level, he harvested grapes in Bordeaux, Champagne and Burgundy in France, Napa in the United States and the Uco Valley in Argentina. Since December 2020 he is Executive Consultant and Winemaker of Viña El Principal.
ViƱa EL Principal belongs to the absolute top of South America - Chile and that is not surprising because the house was founded in 1993 by partners Jorge Fontaine Aldunate, owner of the El Principal estate, and Jean Paul Valette, French winemaker and former owner of the famous Premier Grand Cru ClassĆ© ChĆ¢teau Pavie in Saint-Ćmilion. Today the owner is the Said Sandal Family and the winery is one of the most exclusive and premium of Chile with only 4 wines, but a range of wines of the highest quality that reflects the spirit and typicity of Chilean terroir. The hand, tradition and experience of the Valette family of ChĆ¢teau Pavie is reflected in every element and the style (and choice of grape variety) has an inseparable Bordelaises St Emillion twist but anyway that is not surprising given the background.
El Principalās terroir, located at the foot of the Andes in the Alto Maipo Valley (DO Maipo Andes), was perfect for their project; its unique combination of climate, soil type and altitude made it ideal for producing wines with character, unique identity and extraordinary quality.
Memorias was founded in 1999 as a tribute to the four centuries that have passed since the Picunches, the original people who lived on the land where our vineyards now stand, received the Spanish conquistadors, creating a completely new culture. The symbol of Memorias is the spiral of life, which represents the circle of life, understood as the permanent movement generated by experiences. This symbol is found in all ancient civilizations and represents evolution and continuous development.
Memorias is a perfectly balanced, well-structured blend that increases in complexity each year in the bottle. Carefully crafted to preserve the freshness and intensity of the fruit, this Cabernet Sauvignon-based blend includes varying percentages of other French varieties: Petit Verdot to enhance acidity and freshness; Syrah for its spicy notes; CarmenĆØre for its intense color, red fruit and round tannins; and Cabernet Franc for its intense flavors and aromas. The resulting wine is fresh, with delicate layers of soft tannins ā a blend that faithfully reflects the unique terroir of Alto Maipo.
The vineyard is located 780 m above sea level. A bit comparable to Nappa Valley for example. The cold ocean has a very big influence on the vineyards. The winds, the fog, humid air, the protection of the Andes mountains, the altitude ensure large differences between day and night and this also ensures the extremely high quality of the fruit that can grow almost without intervention on the sandy loamy soils of alluvial origin. The 2018 Memorias is a blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Syrah, 14% Cabernet Franc and 6% Petit Verdot which has aged for 22 months in new French oak and then gets at least another 18 months of bottle maturation before it comes on the market. This great wine has a fantastic aging potential so definitely decant in its young years. This version is a magnum of 1.5 liters. Even tastier, more festive and with a longer drinking window.
FACT: In the Tab: Attachment you will find the official fact sheet of this beautiful wine. We will automatically send it to you when you order this wine. The wine is in our conditioned Wine Warehouse and if you come to pick up the wine you will also receive a nice discount. We are located almost next to the Rijksweg with plenty of parking. Click here for address.
Type of Wine | Red |
---|---|
Country | Chile |
Region | Maipo Valley |
Winery | ViƱa EL Principal |
Grape | Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Syrah-Shiraz |
Biological certified | No |
Natural wine | No |
Vegan | No |
Vintage | 2018 |
Drinking as of | 2022 |
Drinking till | 2032 |
Alcohol % | 14 |
Alcohol free/low | No |
Content | 1.5 ltr |
Oak aging | Yes |
Sparkling | No |
Dessert wine | No |
Closure | Cork |
Parker rating | 90 |
James Suckling rating | 92 |
Vinous rating | 94 |
Tasting Profiles | Complex, Droog, Houtgerijpt, Krachtig, Rood fruit, Tannines, Vol |
Drink moments | Indruk maken, Open haard |
Parker
The 2018 Memorias, produced with a blend of varieties, comes through as bright in color and aromas, balsamic and with notes of herbs, ripe without excess but quite showy, aromatic and open. It has abundant fine-grained tannins and a bitter twist in the finish. 40,000 bottles produced. It was bottled in February 2020.
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James Suckling
Score
92
Avg Price (ex-tax)
$ 59
ViƱa El Principal Valle de Maipo Memorias 2018
Thursday, Apr 28, 2022
Color
Red
Country
Chile
Region
Valle Central
Vintage
2018
Aromas of blackberries, plums, tomato leaves, herbs and baking spices. Medium-bodied with fine tannins and fresh acidity. Fruity and leafy with a flavorful finish. Cabernet sauvignon, syrah, cabernet franc and petit verdot. Drink now.
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua...
Vinous
94
Drinking Window
2023 - 2033
From: Chile in Transition (Jun 2022)
The 2018 Memorias is a blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Syrah, 14% Cabernet Franc and 6% Petit Verdot from Pirque that spent 22 months in one-third new French barrels. Red in the glass with purple flecks. The attractive nose presents clear notes of black currant and sour cherry and expressive hints of graphite and herbs. In the mouth, this is juicy with refined tannins and a slightly rough texture. A continental wine enhanced by its intense fruitiness.
- By JoaquĆn Hidalgo on June 2022
Established in 1993 in Pirque, Maipo, El Principal has been owned by businessman Said Handal since 2009, operating out of a 300-hectare estate (of which 92 acres are under vine, half Cabernet Sauvignon). Until 2020, oenology was overseen by Gonzalo GuzmĆ”n, but now itās run by Marco Puyó. The vineyard also produces grapes for several other wineries.
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ViƱa EL Principal belongs to the absolute top from South America - Chile and that is not surprising because the house was founded in 1993 by partners Jorge Fontaine Aldunate, owner of the El Principal estate, and Jean Paul Valette, French winemaker and former owner of the famous Premier Grand Cru ClassĆ© ChĆ¢teau Pavie in Saint-Ćmilion. Today, the owner is the Said Sandal Family and the winery is of Chile's most exclusive and premium with only 4 wines, but a range of the highest quality wines that reflect the spirit and typicity of Chilean terroir. The hand, tradition and experience of the Valette family of ChĆ¢teau Pavie is reflected in every element and the style (and choice of grape variety) has an inextricable Bordelaises St Emillion twist but in the end that is not surprising given the background. The terroir of El Principal, located at the foot of the Andes mountain range in the Andean part of the Maipo Valley (DO Maipo Andes) was the perfect place for their project.
There are many factors that contribute to the uniqueness of ViƱa El Principal wines, but arguably one of the most important is the exceptional terroir. Today the estate is located in the Valle de Alto Maipo (Maipo Andes) on the slopes of
The oenology of ViƱa El Principal has been developed from the vineyard. These wines are produced with grapes grown exclusively on site where the vineyards are continuously studied and analyzed with regard to plant physiology and their relationship to the terroir in order to identify and perfect the best blocks and in this way the highest quality raw materials. All harvests are done manually, with controlled productions and careful selection of clusters, both in the field and in the warehouse. Later, we undergo a careful process of traditional Bordeaux fermentation and aging in oak barrels, resulting in a unique wine that reflects the elegance and identity of the terroir.
The wines are made exclusively with grapes grown in our own vineyards where we have full control over production, harvesting the grapes by hand and selecting them first in the vineyard and then again in the winery. The wines are carefully crafted using traditional techniques and aged in French oak. This results in wines with unique characteristics that reflect the elegance and identity of El Principal's terroir.
The wine company's name is named after Chief Picunche Andetelmo, "El Principal", the lord of the lands that make up the terroir, in the foothills of the Andes Mountains in the Maipo Andes Valley. His visionary and peaceful nature earned him the respect of the Spanish conquerors, initiating a history of openness and exchange that continues to this day. The spirit of Andetelmo lives on in the wines, which express all the nobility and quality of a unique terroir.
The winemaker of Viña EL Principal is Marco Puyo. Marco is a household name in international viticulture. He is an agricultural engineer and winemaker, a graduate of the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, has worked in major Chilean wineries for 29 years, giving him a detailed knowledge of the different "terroirs" of Chile. At the international level, he harvested grapes in Bordeaux, Champagne and Burgundy in France, Napa in the United States and the Uco Valley in Argentina. Since December 2020 he is Executive Consultant and Winemaker of Viña El Principal.