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"Rich, very flavorful and long. Pretty hedonistic for 2021. Flamboyant, flavorful and extravagant." - Zekun Shai, JamesSuckling.com
The Rothschilds are French winemaking royalty (literally and figuratively), so when Baroness Philippine de Rothschild decided to set up an enterprise in Chlie's Maipo Valley in the late 1990s, it was a testament to the nearly limitless potential of the region, something which the Baroness knew with her keen foresight for opportunity. Escudo Rojo is now a benchmark operation in every way, and the tête de cuvée Baronesa P. is the estate's ode to its visionary founder, a regal and stately wine in every way.
This Cabernet Sauvignon-dominant blend also incorporates Chile's native Carménère, as well as small doses of Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc, and Syrah, for an expression that reflects both its Chilean origins and the French roots of the Rothschild family. It's typically an extraordinarily opulent wine, but the cool 2021 vintage played its part in bringing enough poise and nuance that it stands out in the wine's recent history. This 96-point rendition is "very ripe and opulent but pretty fresh at the same time," resulting in what Vinous' Joaquin Hidalgo calls "a tasty, complex red." The 2021 Escudo Rojo Baronesa P. is another shining example of the world-class excellence of Chile's best regions and the reason why so many of France's greatest winemaking family's call it their second home. | 
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