97pts James Suckling

Lots of fragrant graphite and blackcurrant aromas with fresh flowers such as lavender and rosemary. Medium-bodied with layers of juicy tannins that are polished and curated, with a velvety texture that is open-grained and savory. Chewy at the end but in a caressing way. A blend of 83% cabernet sauvignon, 6% carmenere, 5% cabernet franc, 5% petit verdot and 1% syrah. Give this four or five years to come together. Try after 2028.

Winemaker Notes

Born from the exceptional Maipo Valley terroir, this fine wine is a blend of five grape varieties in which Cabernet Sauvignon predominates. It stands out for its complex fruit and spice aromas and flavors, its elegant, patrician tannins and the element of magic linked to its history.

Blend: 81% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Petit Verdot, 5% Cabernet Franc, 5% Syrah, 4% Carmenere

About the Winery

Escudo Rojo is an iconic Chilean brand created by Baron Philippe de Rothschild to produce the best wines in each category and market them worldwide. The wines strike a harmonious balance between freshness, fruit, oak, fullness on the palate and ageing potential. In addition to the flagship blended wine, the Escudo Rojo range includes five varietal wines: Carmenere, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc. All the wines in the range express a distinctive character, reflecting the expression of its terroir.

Escudo Rojo is the Spanish translation of the German “Rote Schild” meaning Red Shield. In 1999, the encounter between Chilean soil and Bordeaux expertise gave rise to Escudo Rojo, a branded wine worthy of the Baron Philippe de Rothschild name, synonymous with the high standards of a great winemaking tradition. Vines were first introduced into Chile in the 16th century by the Spanish Conquistadors and their religious orders who needed wine to celebrate mass. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay vines were imported from France in the 19th century in order to make finer wines.