Red Wine Vik 2021, 75cl Cachapoal Valley
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Red Wine
Vik
2021, 75cl
Cachapoal Valley

163€
approx. £138.56

Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon

  Red: Elegant

 14.1%

 2024-2038

 Serve at 16º-18º

4.4 /5
234 ratings

 

O Produtor, tasting note published in February 24th 2024

On the palate, it reveals an elegant expression, with a firm yet refined structure and highly polished tannins. Without a defined pattern, it conveys a mineral sensation with subtle graphite notes. Its unique vibrancy unfolds fluidly, extending across the palate in a long and elegant line, culminating in an exceptional finish.

The aroma presents perfectly ripe red and black fruits, enriched by spicy notes that bring agility. The combination of black and white pepper adds dynamism, while a subtle hint of blue flowers completes its aromatic profile.

Its color is a deep violet, with brilliant dark blue edges and intense nuances.

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Vik

ORIGIN: Vale de Cachapoal.

SOIL: Granitic origin, deep, porous, and well-drained.

CLIMATE: Hot Mediterranean, with maritime influence that moderates maximum temperatures.

AGING: For 26 months, 90% of the wine aged in barrels using the “Barroir” method, while the remaining 10% matured in clay amphorae, following the “Amphoir” method, with native yeasts from the “Fleuroir” program. The barrels were made on-site using Sylvain staves sourced from France, toasted locally in Chile, and the clay amphorae were made by a Chilean artisan.

VIK 2021 represents the peak of excellence, an iconic wine that reflects the unique identity of the vineyard. With 77% Cabernet Franc and 23% Cabernet Sauvignon, it expresses the essence of the most emblematic grape varieties of the estate. The 2021 vintage received a perfect score of 100 points from James Suckling, an extraordinary achievement for a winery with only 20 years of history.

Since its first harvest in 2010, commercially available from 2015, VIK has evolved, refining its profile. Initially produced with Merlot, Syrah, Carmenère, Cabernet Franc, and Cabernet Sauvignon, over the years the blend has been refined, culminating in the sophisticated and balanced expression of the 2021 vintage. This wine was meticulously crafted by winemaker Cristian Vallejo (who previously worked at Château Margaux and Château Berliquet in Bordeaux) and his team.

“Intense graphite with fresh notes of lavender, thyme, rosemary, and black currant. Hints of decadence. Iodine and mussel undertones. Full-bodied with superb intensity and silky tannins that expand on the palate, showing great persistence that lingers for minutes. Truly remarkable depth. 77% Cabernet Franc and 23% Cabernet Sauvignon. The best ever. 4,800 bottles were made. This wine needs five to seven years to integrate. Drink from 2029.” – James Suckling

Awards

100/ 100 – James Suckling (VIK 2021)
96/ 100 – Joaquín Hidalgo, Vinous.com (July 2024)
94/ 100 – Jane Anson (June 2024)

Allergens information

Contains sulphites.

SKU: 106905-1

Vik Wines

VIK was created in Millahue, in the Cachapoal Valley. This is a vineyard that embodies the perfect fusion of man, experience, land, climate and high technology.

THE PERFECT TERROIR
The VIK vineyard was born at the foot of the Andes Mountains, within the Millahue Valley, called “Lugar de Oro” or “Golden Place” by the native Mapuche people: 4,300 hectares of astonishing Chilean nature where more than 327 hectares of vines have been planted.

VIK’s terroir offers a majestic and natural landscape made up of 12 valleys, each with its own microclimate, distinct exposures, all within a wind tunnel cooled by coastal breezes from the Pacific and winds from high in the Andes that give VIK enormous complexity and exceptional variety.

OENOLOGIST
Head winemaker Cristian Vallejo oversees VIK’s viticulture and winemaking, ensuring that grapes are hand-picked and fermentation occurs naturally, without the addition of yeasts.

The wines are aged in a combination of new and used French oak barrels.

Address

VIK Vineyard
Millahue, San Vicente de Tagua Tagua, Chile
VIK Office
Avda. Alonso de Córdova 5320, Oficina 301, Las Condes, Santiago de Chile, Chile