VIK 2020 – Millahue, Cachapoal Valley

VIK 2020 is an expressive, genuine, elegant, pure and vibrant wine that reveals a refined interpretation of the Millahue terroir. Its combination of finesse, complexity, intensity, length and freshness gives this Bordeaux-style blend a distinctive and sophisticated character.

The 2020 vintage received outstanding international recognition, including 97 points from James Suckling and a Gold Medal at the Bordeaux Masters.

Awards & Recognition

• 97 Points – James Suckling
• 96 Points – Patrick Schmitt, Master of Wine
• 95 Points – Colin Hay, The Drinks Business
• 94 Points – Jane Anson
• Gold Medal – Bordeaux Masters

Varietal Composition

• 76% Cabernet Sauvignon
• 24% Cabernet Franc

Origin & Terroir

• Origin: Millahue, Cachapoal Valley.
• Soil: Deep, porous decomposed granitic soil with good drainage.
• Climate: Temperate Mediterranean climate with maritime influence that moderates maximum temperatures.

The 2020 Vintage

2020 was a relatively cool year. Spring was fresh and verdant, while summer brought medium to high temperatures that allowed the tannins to ripen quickly, developing a crunchy and dynamic character.

Autumn brought moderate temperatures without extremes, allowing the harvest to produce ripe fruit with a deep and dark colour.

Aging

VIK 2020 was aged for 20 months in French oak barrels, followed by 6 months in Barroir barrels.

Tasting Notes

VIK 2020 is expressive, honest, elegant, pure, dynamic, tense and vibrant, reflecting an exceptional expression of the Millahue terroir.

The Cabernet Sauvignon provides firm and elegant structure, together with fine red fruit and bright, vibrant, velvety and slightly tense tannins that fill the palate.

The Cabernet Franc contributes a fine mineral profile and distinctive acidity, bringing freshness, precision and an elegant, memorable finish.

In the glass, the wine displays a bright, deep burgundy colour. The nose is expressive, pure and aromatic, with generous fruit character. On the palate, it shows a fine, tense and elegant structure, complemented by noble and silky tannins.

Technical Information

• Alcohol: 14.8º
• pH: 3.61
• Total acidity: 5.32 g/L
• Residual sugar: 3.95 g/L
• Serving temperature: 16°C – 18°C