BAETTIG Chile’s New Star of Site-Specific Viticulture
BAETTIG, Chile’s New Star of Site-Specific Viticulture
Exclusive Article by European Wine Editor Francesca Bridgewater FCIM
Baettig is the visionary project of Francisco Baettig, the renowned winemaker celebrated for his work with Viña Errazuriz, Viñedo Chadwick and other prestigious ventures.
Baettig’s focus on purity and precision in viticulture is revealing its new patrimony in the southern regions of Chile. Working primarily in the Malleco Valley, Baettig crafts wines that are a profound expression of place, bringing forth the potential of cool-climate Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, while showcasing the untapped depth of ancestral Cabernet Sauvignon from Maule.
In just a few short years, Baettig has emerged as one of South America’s most exciting names in fine wine.
The wines in sharp focus:
Baettig Chardonnay Los Parientes 2019:
A stunning example of cool-climate Chardonnay, offering crisp acidity and layered minerality. Sourced from volcanic soils, it showcases aromas of citrus, white flowers and subtle oak, with a lingeringly elegant finish showcasing the site’s potential for complexity and finesse.
Baettig Pinot Noir Los Parientes 2019
A vibrant, site-expressive Pinot Noir with crunchy red berry fruit, earthy undertones and a delicate floral lift on the finish. Refined yet intricately powerful, reflecting Malleco’s distinctive terroir and Baettig’s meticulously restrained winemaking style.
Baettig Chardonnay Los Primos 2019
Los Primos Chardonnay takes the richness and intensity of Baettig’s cool-climate vineyards a step further, with ripe stone fruit and citrus notes, balanced by bright acidity and lip-smacking minerality. The volcanic soils lend the wine a distinct tension, underscoring its exceptional ageing potential.
Baettig Pinot Noir Los Primos 2019
A more concentrated and structured expression of Malleco Pinot Noir, Los Primos offers darker fruit, layers of spice and alluringly savoury nuances. There is a silken texture, a hallmark of Francisco Baettig’s nimble ingenuity, with remarkable length and persistence.
Baettig Cabernet Sauvignon Maule Los Primos 2018
From the sun-drenched, granite-laden soils of Maule, this Cabernet Sauvignon offers a departure from the cooler-climate wines of Malleco. It displays deep black fruit, mineral precision and herbal notes with finely grained tannins, hinting at its potential to age super gracefully over time.
Exclusive Article by European WinEditor Francesca Bridgewater FCIM
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