Chile at the Pinnacle

Standout vintages put a spotlight on the country’s diverse offerings from top terroirs

A worker rides a horse in a Viña Los Vascos vineyard in Colchagua Valley, Chile.
France’s Domaines Barons de Rothschild (Lafite) invested early in Chile, buying Viña Los Vascos and its 640 acres of vines in the Colchagua Valley in 1988. The estate is a perennial source of outstanding reds and value whites. (Courtesy of Viña Los Vascos)

With the release of Chile’s 2022 offerings in Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Carmenère, Pinot Noir and more, this year has established itself as a powerhouse vintage for the country. Read senior editor Aaron Romano’s wine tasting report for scores and tasting notes from 2022 and other recently released vintages from top producers such as VIK, Viña Don Melchor, Concha y Toro, Viña San Pedro and more.

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