Country: Chile

Region: Central Valley

Vintage: 2014

Cépage: Cabernet Sauvignon (86%); Cabernet Franc (14%)

Size: 750 ml

Rating(s): 93 (RP)

" I tasted two vintages of the top bottling here, including the cooler 2014 Futa Cabernet Sauvignon, which contains some 14% Cabernet Franc grapes. The cooler spring reduced yields and a dry and warm-ish summer concentrated the juice, so the wines have power and freshness, with expressive aromas and good structure. It matured in French barriques for two years before it was bottled. I found an earthy and licorice-like character here that detracted from its elegance."

Luis Gutierrez (RP) - 10/18