The joint venture between Barons de Rothschild and Concha y Toro is firmly ensconced in the elite ranks of South American cult collectibles, with each year's new release eagerly awaited by fans, and today is the day. The 2023 Almaviva hits the market with all the critical fanfare that has accompanied previous vintages, and it's another signature stunner from this world-class estate.
"Exceptionally well-crafted for the vintage, the 2023 once again secures its place among the top wines of Puente Alto." - Joaquin Hidalgo, Vinous
The blend in 2023 is once again dominated by Cabernet Sauvignon, but Chile's famed Carmenere adds no shortage of aromatic character to the final wine, giving it a hallmark sense of place that Almaviva fans crave. A 97-point score from James Sucklng leads the press, but big numbers from Vinous, Wine Advocate, Decanter, and more all confirm the 2023 as a monumental effort that collectors will love to have in their cellars. "Classy and captivating," this is New World blending in its highest art form with pure, polished fruit and loads of secondary nuance and complexity already. Whether you're building a vertical or you're branching out in your search for top-tier cellar thoroughbreds, the 2023 Almaviva is a sure bet to perform at the highest level.
A refined wine showing lovely fruit with less verticality than the 2022, but here the magic is the roundness and smoothness, which is really poised. Subtle cedar, tobacco, olives and paprika on the nose. Sweet berries and fruit on the palate, with a medium to full body and a long, nuanced finish. More precise in terms of tannins this year, with immediate approachability. 74% cabernet sauvignon, 19% carmenere, 5% cabernet franc and 2% petit verdot. 73% new oak and the rest is second use. Drink from 2026.
97 points, Zekun Shuai, James Suckling (Apr 2025)
The 2023 Blend Almaviva is composed of 74% Cabernet Sauvignon, 19% Carménère, 5% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot. Sourced from a warm, dry vintage, this reflects the character of the year, though the winery has managed it with notable finesse. The nose delivers aromas of lavender, violet and blood orange, followed by hints of plum, blackberry and soft spices. Generous and juicy on the palate, this offers enveloping volume, fine-grained tannins and a fresh, sustained finish. Exceptionally well-crafted for the vintage, the 2023 once again secures its place among the top wines of Puente Alto.
96 points, Joaquín Hidalgo, Vinous (Jun 2025)
Rich and heady nose, some bell pepper aromatics with blackcurrant and milk chocolate, black pepper and floral scents. Glossy and thick, lots of flesh and power here with juicy black fruit. Great concentration but refined and focussed. There’s no shortage of power and precision - vertical and layered with mint, aniseed, menthol aspects, minerality and black fruit. Velvety but packing a punch. Give this a good few years but the structure and finesse is there. Classy and captivating - and mouthwateringly moreish. 3% Merlot completes the blend. A joint venture between Baron Philippe de Rothschild and Viña Concha y Toro. Director Manuel Louzada, winemaker Michel Friou.
96 points, Georgina Hindle, Decanter (Jul 2025)
The 2023 Almaviva aromatically leads with its Carménère component in this vintage, featuring typical merkén spice notes blended with gravel dust, dried herbs and anise aromas, all set against a bright, red-fruited core. The palate is lush and velvety but supported by a lively, tensile spine, leading to a refined, sturdy finish that emphasizes lush fruit flavors, polished tannins and an oak-derived backdrop. This is a decidedly fruit-driven yet still elegant expression of Almaviva, and its one that will be accessible in its youth as more structured vintages continue to mature in the cellar. This blend of 74% Cabernet Sauvignon, 19% Carménère, 5% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot matured for 20 months in 73% new French oak.
95 points, Matthew Luczy, Wine Advocate (Aug 2025)
Sandalwood, cedar and vanilla kick on the opening aromatics, with fennel, spiced plum, blueberry and salted cracker salinity on the finish, 70% new oak for ageing. Rothschild & Concha Y Toro joint partnership for this Maipo Valley estate, Manuel Louzada director, Michel Friou winemaker. Tasted twice.
95 points, Jane Anson (Aug 2025)
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