Escudo Rojo was born on the crossroads of cross-generational experience and pioneering exploration; the historic craftsmanship of Baron de Philippe de Rothschild utilized to the most effective terroirs of Chile.
The challenge began in 1999 when Baroness Philippine de Rothschild, Baron Philippe’s daughter and second era on the helm of the household’s wine estates, determined to create her wine within the coronary heart of Maipo, Chile’s flagship area. That very same yr marked the primary launch of Escudo Rojo’s eponymous cuvée, which, since then, is recognised for being a strong but poised expression of the native terroirs, bridging new world depth and previous world magnificence. The enterprise was additional consolidated with the development of a vineyard and the acquisition of vineyards. Such steps structured what Escudo Rojo is at present: a beacon of excellence, setting the benchmark for considered one of South America’s most enjoyable wine areas. Confirming its steady, ever-evolving quest for precision and high quality, the corporate is licensed underneath the Sustainable Wine of Chile program, which regulates the most effective practices throughout all operational processes, from winery administration to distribution.
Identification and expression
The wine that maybe finest epitomises the id of Escudo Rojo is Escudo Rojo Gran Reserva, a mix of 5 totally different varieties from a number of terroirs. It harnesses the most effective character of every grape and plot, via a cautious choice and mixing course of, akin to that of a high French Grand Cru. As such, it is a distinctive wine throughout the Chilean context, the place single-varietal bottlings dominate. Emmanuel Riffaud, managing director and chief winemaker at Baron Philippe de Rothschild Chile, says that the conceptual strategy to the creation of the Gran Reserva brings an European interpretation of terroir expression, by which purity is discovered via steadiness and artistic assemblage. ‘Arriving in Chile in 2008, I used to be impressed by the richness of its soil, the number of its climates and the range of its terroirs. Drawing on my Bordeaux expertise, I needed to go even additional in expressing the fabulous Chilean terroir whereas emphasising a French contact within the fashion of the wines,’ explains Riffaud.
The primary steps concerned a cautious, granular understanding of every winery and plot. ‘Utilizing new applied sciences reminiscent of electro-conductivity mapping, I outlined micro-zones inside our parcels and drew up a exact set of specs which we use to observe the grapes, plot by plot, and to determine the optimum harvest date for every parcel. The grapes are hand-picked and individually sorted utilizing optical gear to make sure that solely completely ripe grapes are gravity-fed into the vats.’ The identical precision with which micro-terroirs are outlined and fruit is chosen is prolonged within the cellar, the place day by day tastings enable for a relentless fine-tuning of the vinification course of of every batch. He hopes that this intense work, of ardour and deep evaluation, comes via in every bottle, as a lot as the standard of the grapes and wine.
Escudo Rojo Gran Reserva 2019
A mix of Cabernet Sauvignon, Carménère, Syrah, Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc
Aged in French oak barrels (25% new) for 12 months
A wine of highly effective generosity, with nice steadiness of purple and black fruit, topped by notes of chocolate and cocoa. The palate’s richness is offset by good acid drive and agency, comfortable tannins. Very expressive contribution from all varieties within the mix – Cabernet Sauvignon provides depth and richness of fruit, Cabernet Franc earthy nuances and mineral freshness, Carménère brings natural complexity and firmness of tannins, Syrah contributes with savoury richness and Petit Verdot brings its distinct contact of spice. In tandem, these 5 varieties categorical the reality of the excellent terroir of Maipo, additional underscored by the secondary notes.
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