Vinos Inacayal, La Cueva Pais 2023, Maule

Vinos Inacayal, La Cueva Pais 2023, MaulePas, Cabernet Sauvignon and Carignan is a very typical blend from Maule. Pas was the first grape ever introduced to Chile, and there are plenty of old vineyards of this grape. unfortunately, it is wrongly considered by many to produce low quality wine and nobody is planting it. Carignan was introduced at a similar time as Cabernet, but was really widely planted after the 1939 earthquake that affected the Maule, it is considered a variety that adds

The Chateau itself dates back to the 14th Century and is the heart of the estate

It has lovely

Lovely example of crunchy Cabernet Franc from Saumur Champigny

rich mocha and almond croissant finishing with cooked apple and oily malt

An exceptional English sparkling wine with elegance and finesse

Of note:- Fermentation begins in stainless steel tanks and then oak barrels for malolactic fermentation and maturation – 25-30% new oak

then for a further week at 16°C without the skins and with just the free-run must

This is a rich wine however it remains very primary and has higher acidity

The taste is rich and complex with hints of vanilla

5 hectare domaine

The wine undergoes malolactic fermentation

The ‘Moonlight Race’ Pinot Noir is named after a water pathway or ‘race’ that passes through the property