Mapu Gran Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon
⏳ Drinking Window
2023 - 2028
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Grilled ribeye steak, roasted rosemary lamb chops, mature hard cheeses
✨ Technical Specifications
The Mapu range, created by the legendary house of Baron Philippe de Rothschild, pays homage to the ancestral roots of Chile, drawing its name from the Mapudungun word for 'land' or 'earth.' This Gran Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon showcases the exceptional synergy between French winemaking savoir-faire and the pristine terroir of Chile's Central Valley. Sourced from carefully selected vineyards where warm, sunny days are tempered by cool breezes descending from the Andes Mountains, the grapes develop intense fruit concentration and balanced acidity. The wine undergoes traditional fermentation followed by meticulous aging in French oak barrels, resulting in a structured, elegant red that beautifully marries ripe dark fruit characters with subtle notes of spice, hazelnut, and vanilla. It stands as a testament to the Rothschild family's commitment to expressing the authentic spirit of Chilean soils.
🍾 About the Producer
Established in 1933 by the pioneering Baron Philippe de Rothschild, Baron Philippe de Rothschild SA is an internationally revered wine company anchored in Pauillac, Bordeaux. Alongside governing Premier Grand Cru Classé flagship Château Mouton Rothschild, the house crafts benchmark négociant and estate wines extending across Bordeaux, the Languedoc, and Chile's Maipo and Casablanca Valleys. The viticultural approach pairs high-standard sustainable practices—notably Haute Valeur Environnementale (HVE) certification and eco-friendly plot selection—with meticulous varietal expression. Across maritime Médoc gravels, Mediterranean limestone clay, and Pacific-cooled Chilean alluvial deposits, winemakers craft crisp, aromatic, and structured white expressions. Notable bottlings include Bordeaux blends such as Sélection Agneau Blanc and Berger Baron Blanc, Languedoc single-varietals like Viognier and Sauvignon Blanc, alongside Chilean representations like Escudo Rojo Chardonnay Reserva and Las Huertas Chardonnay. Each cuvée reflects the firm's exacting balance of pure fruit vibrancy, textural precision, and classical restraint.
🍇 Grapes
Cabernet Sauvignon
🍷 ABV
13.5% - 14%