Mayu – Carménère Reserva 2013 – Elqui Valley

Red wine with a medium deep ruby-red colour, some evolution on the rim. Fresh nose, quite aromatic, displaying rather red fruity aromas, such as raspberries, red plum. There is some herbal spiciness, with a touch of anise seed, some liquorice and not a lot of oak. Palate has a medium weight, it offers a slight sensation of sweetness. It is not really sweetness, but ripe grapes. So sweet fruit, with a slight layer of those anise like flavours, some herbal notes. The finish is medium long. And I would say, that this is a wine that is quite ripe, but still well balanced in terms of freshness. Soft tannin, quite enjoyable and fruit forward style, to drink in the coming years.

Tasted by the Best Sommelier of the World, Andreas Larsson.