Vina Almaviva - Rothschild / Concha y Toro Vina Almaviva 2011

James Suckling: Aromas of currants, blackberries, violets, oyster shell and a hint of hazelnut. Medium to full body with an intense tannin backbone and column that runs through the length of the wine. Chewy. A beautiful wine to drink now, as the tannins suggest. This was a very late harvest, in May. 67% cabernet sauvignon, 25% carmenere, 5% cabernet franc, 2% merlot and 1% petit verdot. 94/100

Wine Enthusiast: Berry aromas with a mineral twang lead to notes of earth, olive and freshly fallen leaves. As per usual for Almaviva, the palate is round and smooth as silk. Blackberry, cassis, toasty oak and cocoa powder flavors finish creamy and oaky, but this still holds the line and is perfectly balanced for the long haul. 93/100

Jancis Robinson: Bright dark crimson. Very complex, sophisticated nose with clean bordeaux influence. Super-bright, fresh fruit. Great precision. Luscious ripeness and no Carmenère greenness. Energy and polish. Balance. Rather unashamedly drier tannins than in most Chilean Cabernets. Clearly set for the long term. If Ch Mouton Rothschild 2011 averaged £350 a bottle, I suppose £100 is a fair price for this delightfully subtle wine…18/20