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Primus

Product Origin: Chile Colchagua Valley
Product Type: Cabernet Sauvignon
ALC: 14.5%

Price range: $ 5,471.70 through $ 65,660.40

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Description

Primus Cabernet Sauvignon is a Chilean Cabernet from Maipo/Colchagua known for ripe dark fruit, smooth tannins, subtle oak, and a silky finish, with most vintages showing blackberry, cherry, blueberry, and light herbal notes.

🍇 Core Identity & Region

Primus Cabernet Sauvignon is produced by Primus/Veramonte in Chile’s Maipo Valley, a region known for structured, fruit‑forward Cabernet Sauvignon

 Some bottlings also draw fruit from Colchagua/Apalta, another top red‑wine region
Empire Wine & Liquor
Grape: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Style: Chilean Cabernet Sauvignon—typically ripe, smooth, and balanced
Allergens: Contains sulfites

🍷 Flavor & Aroma Profile (Across Vintages)

Across reviews and vintages, Primus Cabernet consistently shows:
Dark fruit: plum, blackberry, black cherry

Red fruit: cherry, raspberry
Blue fruit: blueberry, dried cherry
  • Herbal notes: spearmint, eucalyptus, bay leaf, thyme (depending on vintage)

  • Oak influence: vanilla, cedar, toasted oak

  • Texture: smooth, silky, fine‑grained tannins

📅 Vintage Differences

Different vintages show distinct nuances:
  • 2018: Plum, black cherry, blackberry, spearmint; soft tannins; lightly green note; long dry finis

  • 2019: Mixed reviews—some dried fruit and off‑putting notes
  • 2020: Blackberry, blueberry, dried cherry; savory bay leaf and olive; good acidity; prune/fig on palate; toasted oak and grass

  • 2021: Blackberry, blueberry, dried cherry; vanilla, cedar; smooth texture; balanced and lingering finish

🍽️ Food Pairings

 pairing with dishes that complement ripe fruit and subtle oak:
  • Grilled meats
  • Roast beef or lamb
  • Hearty stews
  • Barbecue dishes
  • Aged cheeses

✅ Overall Impression

Primus Cabernet Sauvignon is generally viewed as a solid, approachable Chilean Cabernet with:
  • Ripe fruit-forward character
  • Balanced acidity
  • Smooth tannins
  • Light herbal complexity
  • Good value for the price

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