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Carmen Gran Reserva Merlot 2021

^S$40.65

COUNTRY Chile

TYPE OF WINE Medium Red

WINE BODY Medium

ALCOHOL LEVEL 13.50%

Tasting Notes

Bright mid red. Smoky blackcurrant/blackberry fruit accompanied by rich tannins. This “Los Maitenes” single-vineyard is situated in the Alto Maipo Valley and the wine aged 12 months in oak barrel. Chile’s first winery was founded by Christian Lanz in 1850 and – as is quite traditional in Latin America – named after a woman, in this case his beloved wife

OAK/UNOAK Highly

DRINKING WINDOW Now to 2026

DECANT 15 Minutes

BOTTLE SIZE 750 ml

Pairings

Enjoyable on its own and delicious with stir-fried and roast pork and chicken dishes (Tandoori too). Beef and steak. And braised and roast duck, and lamb dishes. Pairs very well also with braised doufu and mushroom dishes