Founded in 1856, Cousiño-Macul is the only 19th century winery in Chile that remains in the hands of the original founding family. All Cousiño-Macul reserve wines are estate grown, vinted and bottled. After seven generations and over 150 years, Cousiño-Macul's mission rings clear -- to produce world-class wines that are unmistakably Chilean, carrying the distinctive character of the Maipo Valley. In 1994, the capital city of Santiago had expanded to the point of completely surrounding the original Macul estate in the southeast of the city, so the search for an additional single estate vineyard location began. In May 1996, the Cousiño family bought 750 acres of land in Buin, an agriculturally rich subregion of the Maipo Valley, about 20 miles southeast of Santiago. The Buin estate met the Cousiños' ambitious criteria of soil composition, climate and proximity to the Andes Mountains.
Wine & Spirits 90 “Juicy cherry, cranberry and mint lend this wine a sleek simplicity. It’s clean and fresh with some iron-rich tannins that lift the
Wine Enthusiast 89 An appealing nose offers cassis, cherry and plum aromas along with some spice. This is a bit raw and scratchy on the palate,
James Suckling 92 A rich and sophisticated wine. Already delightful to drink thanks to the great balance of fruit, tannins and lively acidity that makes
" Since the debut in 1927, Antiguas Reservas has always been a limited selection of the very best Cabernet Sauvignon from the Cousiño-Macul estate vineyards.
The Wine Advocate 89 "A clear step up in the quality Cabernet ladder, the 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon Antiguas Reservas feels quite fresh, balanced and harmonious, with
Vinous 89 Ruby-red. Ripe red berries, cherry and dried rose aromas are complicated by a hint of musky underbrush. Supple, gently sweet and nicely focused on
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