VIK
VIK Millahue Cachapoal Valley 2019
VIK Millahue Cachapoal Valley 2019
Rich, powerful and beautifully refined, VIK 2019 reveals layers of ripe blackberry, blackcurrant and dark cherry, complemented by violet, cedar, dark chocolate and subtle spice. The palate is concentrated yet elegant, with velvety tannins, fresh acidity and finely integrated oak bringing balance to the generous fruit. Hints of tobacco and graphite add complexity, leading to a long, sophisticated finish.
Produced at the prestigious VIK estate in Chile's Millahue Valley, this flagship Bordeaux-inspired blend reflects the estate's dedication to precision winemaking and exceptional terroir. Combining richness with remarkable finesse, the 2019 vintage offers impressive depth, structure and excellent ageing potential, showcasing the character of Chilean fine wine.
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Critic reviews
James Suckling, 98/100
James Suckling, 98/100
This shows more ripeness than the 2018 with dried rose stem and flowers such as violets. Pretty ripe dark berries. Full-bodied, very structured and tannic with fantastic length and power. Muscular. Chocolate and coffee at the end. Chewy. Vibrant. This needs more time. 77% cabernet sauvignon and 23% cabernet franc. Try after 2026.
Jane Anson, Inside Bordeaux, 95/100
Jane Anson, Inside Bordeaux, 95/100
The floral side of Cabernet Sauvignon is very much to the fore in this wine, more than I expected to be honest with a Chilean Cab. Waves of iris and peony are set against raspberry and blueberry fruit, with a smoky caress of grilled sandalwood oak, and sweet red liqourice notes that add depth without being overpowering. An enjoyable wine with lift and character. This is an unusual estate that was planted on entirely virgin land, creating a new wine region in Millahue with owner Alexander Vik and winemaker Patrick Valette (today Cristian Vallejo is head winemaker). Aged in a mix of oak and amphora. New to the Place de Bordeaux this year.
Vinous, 94/100
Vinous, 94/100
The 2019 Red Blend is 77% Cabernet Sauvignon and 23% Cabernet Franc from Millahue, 100% of the wine spent 24 months in oak barrels, 50% new. Garnet red in the glass. The complex, expressive, oaky nose offers sour cherry liqueur, rosemary and garrigue over a bed of dried flowers and graphite. Juicy on the palate with polished, finely grained tannins, this is a balanced wine with a refined texture and long-lasting, balsamic finish. Compared with the old, ripe, oaky Viks (up to 2014), this style is much more precise and winning.
