Gran Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon
⏳ Drinking Window
Typically best enjoyed 3–8 years from the vintage release.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Grilled ribeye steak, slow-roasted lamb shanks, aged Cheddar cheese
✨ Technical Specifications
Hailing from the sun-drenched vineyards of Chile's historic Central Valley, the Morandé Gran Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon represents a harmonious marriage of traditional Chilean viticulture and forward-thinking winemaking. The Central Valley, flanked by the towering Andes and the cooling Pacific, provides an extraordinary diurnal temperature range that coaxes intense aromatic complexity and refined structure from the grapes. Pioneered by winemakers who sought to balance rich fruit expression with elegant acidity, this wine is crafted using carefully selected grapes that undergo aging in both French oak barrels and traditional large foudres. This dual aging approach tempers the bold, muscular tannins of the Cabernet Sauvignon, weaving in subtle notes of tobacco, cedar, and spice without overshadowing the vibrant blackcurrant and plum core.
🍾 About the Producer
Founded in 1996 by visionary winemaker Pablo Morandé—widely recognized for pioneering cool-climate viticulture in the Casablanca Valley—Viña Morandé stands among Chile's most inventive and respected wine producers. Operating across premier terroirs spanning the Casablanca, Maipo, Cachapoal, and Maule valleys, the estate blends traditional craftsmanship with relentless innovation, utilizing unconventional aging vessels such as concrete eggs, ceramic amphorae, and large French oak foudres. The winery produces a comprehensive spectrum of red, white, rosé, and sparkling wines, highlighted by the benchmark Gran Reserva series, terroir-driven Terrarum range, and the flagship Bordeaux-style blend, House of Morandé. Guided by a philosophy of authentic terroir expression and stylistic daring, Morandé consistently showcases the dynamic potential and regional diversity of contemporary Chilean viticulture.
🍇 Grape Varieties
Cabernet Sauvignon
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
13.5% - 14%