Special Selection

2007 Maipo Valley Petite Verdot, Carmenere, Cot

Quelen Special Selection from the 2007 vintage is a captivating red wine that showcases the remarkable terroir of the Maipo Valley. This blend of Petite Verdot, Carmenere, and Cot delivers a medium-bodied profile with a satisfying balance of qualities. The acidity is bright, providing a refreshing lift that enhances its food-friendly nature. Rich, prominent fruit intensity brings delightful notes of dark berries and plum, while the tannins are notable yet smooth, adding structure without overwhelming the palate. With its harmonious composition and expressive character, Quelen Special Selection is a fantastic choice for those seeking a wine that embodies the essence of this renowned Chilean region.

Tasting notes:

Blackberry

Blackcurrant

Baking Spice

Flavor profile:

Acidity Mild

Low Pronounced

Body Medium

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Tannin Mild

Low Pronounced

Pairs well with:

Duck Breast, Peking Duck, Black Cherry Glazed Duck

Region:

Chile

In recent years, Chile has increasingly produced incredible wines of exceptional value. With a setting influenced by the Andes Mountains, the Pacific Ocean, the Atacama Desert and even Antarctica, Chile is a diverse land with rocky foothills, lush valley floors and cool coastal zones. Chile gained international renown for its New World take on classic Bordeaux varieties. Interestingly, it's an obscure red Bordeaux variety—Carménère—that has become Chile's signature grape. But other Old World varieties do equally well in Chile; Pinot Noir, Merlot, Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay have all become mainstays of Chilean wine, exhibiting impressive levels of quality and balance in the country's distinct terroirs.

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