Mapu Gran Reserva Carignan
⏳ Drinking Window
2023 - 2029
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Slow-roasted lamb shoulder, grilled pork chops with rosemary, hearty wild mushroom stew
✨ Technical Specifications
Born from Baron Philippe de Rothschild's deep admiration for Chile's diverse terroirs, the Mapu range pays homage to the country's indigenous heritage, taking its name from the Mapuche word for 'earth' or 'land'. The Mapu Gran Reserva Carignan highlights the remarkable resurgence of old-vine Carignan in the dry-farmed areas of Chile's Central Valley, particularly the Maule region. These resilient, deep-rooted vines produce low yields of highly concentrated fruit. Crafted using traditional French winemaking expertise adapted to South American soils, the wine undergoes careful oak aging to temper Carignan's naturally high acidity and robust tannins, resulting in a deeply colored, expressive red boasting wild berry aromas, rustic earthiness, and refined spice.
🍾 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
Carignan
🍷 ABV
13.5% - 14%