Koyle 2021 Gran Reserva Carmenere

One of the best Carmenere we have tasted all year at this price-point. peppery and spicy with great fruit flavors.
Without a doubt this is the best Carmenere we have tasted in this price point in years!
Koyle is the name of the winery from the Undurraga family in Los Lingues, in the Andes part of Colchagua. They started in 2006 and planted 65 hectares with 12 grape varieties on three terraces with different proportions of clay and volcanic soils. They work and are certified in organic and biodynamic farming.

From Wine Advocate (91pts): The 2021 Gran Reserva Carmenere was produced with grapes from the first two terraces of the property where they have around 20% clay, complemented a bit with Tempranillo and Petit Verdot, which help with the structure and acidity. It fermented in stainless steel with indigenous yeasts and matured in neutral 225-liter French oak barrels for 14 months. It has 14% alcohol and is medium-bodied with a gentle palate and polished tannins. It's peppery and spicy, ripe without excess, balanced, varietal and easy to drink.