This remarkable wine, Morandé La Capilla El Cabernet de Ránguil 2021, comes from 130-year-old ungrafted vines rooted in degraded granite soils, characterized by a red clay matrix and significant quartz presence. After aging for 16 months in used French oak, this Cabernet Sauvignon presents a unique profile, contrasting with the more common País, Cinsault, or Muscat vines found in Itata.
Boasting an alcohol content of 13%, the wine is described as supple and elegant, featuring delightful, fresh blackcurrant fruit with a slightly gravelly texture and a mineral backbone. It displays precision and focus, with a hint of the typical Chilean pastille-like fruit flavor. This understated expression of Cabernet Sauvignon offers a perfect balance, making it highly drinkable while retaining a sense of seriousness. Reviewers appreciate this style over the more typical ripe flavor profile of Chilean Cabernet Sauvignon, giving it a score of 94 out of 100.