Tabali Payen 2018
Tabali Payen 2018
Price: 66,00€
DESCRIPTION
Tabali Payen 2018 comes from the Talinay vineyard, located at an altitude of 150 m and 12 km from the Pacific, combining a large majority of Syrah (93%) with a touch of Cabernet Franc (7%). This limestone terroir of marine origin, unique in Chile, benefits from a cool coastal climate where ocean breezes moderate temperatures and preserve the balance of the fruit. Hand-harvested on March 27, rigorously selected before precise vinification, 30% is fermented as whole berries in barrels. The 18-month aging in barrels, 90% of which are new, brings depth and structure. Established in 2002 in Limarí, on the edge of the Atacama Desert, Tabalí is a pioneer of viticulture in this valley. The estate crafts wines that span Chile from east to west within the same valley, from its high-altitude Roca Madre vineyard in the Andes to the coastal Talinay vineyards near the Pacific Ocean. The range is crafted by winemaker Felipe Muller and viticulturist Hector Rojas.
On the nose, intense aromas of black cherry, blueberry, and violet, enhanced by black pepper, smoky, and spicy notes. On the palate, ample and structured, with velvety tannins, supported by a beautiful freshness, with a long, complex, and harmonious finish. It pairs well with a slow-roasted shoulder of lamb with sweet spices or a grilled rib of beef with herb jus. Aging potential of 10 years.
REGION
Coquimbo
Chile
Coquimbo is the northernmost wine area in Chile, with barely 2,000 hectares of vines. What the region lacks in size, it more than makes up for in character and individuality. Its three subregions, Limarí, Elqui and Choapa, offer a remarkable diversity of terroirs.
In the Limarí Valley, where vines have been grown for over 400 years, limestone soils, low rainfall and a morning sea fog regularly followed by a warm, sunny afternoon give the wines a rare and distinctive minerality. Further north, the Elqui Valley, at the gateway to the Atacama Desert, produces bright, intensely aromatic wines, especially Sauvignon Blanc and Syrah, where the secret to successful viticulture lies in altitude. The vineyards receive far higher levels of sunlight than any European wine region, which shows in the vibrancy and intensity of the wines.
From the saline minerality of Limarí whites to the sunny, concentrated reds of Elqui, Coquimbo stands out as one of the most fascinating wine regions of the New World: confidential, demanding and truly singular.
Recommended for you:
Black cherry, violet, and pepper in a red wine that is both dense and fresh.