2013 SEÑA VALLE DE ACONCAGUAThe aromas are super, with blackcurrant, rose petal, mint, lavender and stone. A full body, incredible fruit density, complex, yet it’s agile and bright. Tannins are perfectly polished. A Bordeaux blend. From biodynamically grown grapes. Better in 2019. 99 points

2011 LAPOSTOLLE VALLE DE COLCHAGUA CLOS APALTA Always one of the benchmarks of the vintage in Chile. A great red with polished tannins that have tension and intensity—and make you want to drink it. Shows wonderful reserve and focus. A blend of carménère, merlot and cabernet sauvignon.

96 points

2011 MONTES SYRAH VALLE DE COLCHAGUA MONTES FOLLYFabulous aromas of dark berries with granite, flowers and sliced raw meat. A full body, velvety texture and incredible length. Clearly the best syrah of Chile. Drink and enjoy. 97 points

2014 ERRAZURIZ PINOT NOIR ACONCAGUA COSTA PIZARRAA new super pinot noir from the owners of Seña. Shows depth, finesse and length. Gets the full Burgundy treatment, showing the great character and style of Chilean pinot noir. Burgundian winemaker Louis-Michel Liger-Belair consulted on this wine. Drink now. 98 points

2011 CONCHA Y TORO CABERNET SAUVIGNON PUENTE ALTO VALLE DE MAIPO DON MELCHORThis remains one of the top cabs of Chile. Gorgeous aromas of eucalyptus, blackcurrant, berries and stones. A medium to full body, fine tannins and tension. Firm, caressing texture. Better in 2017.

95 points

2012 EMILIANA VALLE DE COLCHAGUA COYAM A fascinating blend of syrah (38%), carménère (31%), merlot (19%), cabernet sauvignon (10%), mourvèdre (1%) and malbec (1%). Beautiful aromas of dark fruit, walnuts and almonds. A full body, extremely integrated tannins and a long, caressing finish. Made from biodynamically grown grapes. 95 points

2014 ERRAZURIZ CHARDONNAY ACONCAGUA COSTA LAS PIZARRAS A new wine from Errazuriz that sets a new standard for chardonnay in Chile. This is tight and dense, with gunpowder, slate, sliced apple, white pineapple and a hint of pie crust. A full body, and gorgeous texture and length. Needs at least five years to come out but has great potential.

96 points

2013 VIÑEDO CHADWICK CABERNET SAUVIGNON VALLE DE ACONCAGUAThis pure cabernet sauvignon shows wonderful subtle eucalyptus and blackcurrant character, with cold stones, too. It’s firm and linear with a full body, compacted tannins, and a lightly chewy and tangy finish. A red with form and strength. Better in 2020.

98 points

2012 VILLARD SYRAH VALLE DE CASABLANCA TANAGRA An extreme wine that shows amazing aromas of tar, dried meat, flowers and hints of fruit. A full body, super long and structured, with subtle fruit and a fresh finish that goes on for minutes. Made from head-pruned vines. Drink or hold.

96 points

2012 CLOS DES FOUS PINOT NOIR ACONCAGUA COSTA PUCALÁN ARENARIA A full-bodied pinot noir with iodine, dried strawberry and oyster-shell aromas and flavours. It’s like fossilised shells. Velvety tannins and a long, intense finish. Decadent style. 96 points

Chilean Chillin’Chile is one of the hottest regions for great wines at

reasonable prices, writes James Suckling. Pinot noir seems to be the grape type really excelling, offering quality similar to Burgundy, while cabernet blends continue to make the top

wines. Here are 10 of the country’s best

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