Grand Cuvée is a red produced by Alchemy Wines in Cachapoal Valley, Rapel Valley, Chile. Made from Carmenère, Syrah and Malbec. Cellarion's sommeliers have reviewed the drink window of 1 vintage; members see when it is ready. Track this wine and manage your cellar with Cellarion — the free, open-source wine app at cellarion.app.
Type: Red
Appellation: Cachapoal Valley
Region: Rapel Valley
Country: Chile
Grapes: Carmenère, Syrah, Malbec
Tasting profile
Structure: full-bodied, medium tannin, medium acidity, dry
Alchemy's old-vine Cachapoal Valley red blend, led by Carménère from vines planted in 1945 — silky, floral and richly fruited with a touch of new-oak spice.
When to drink
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Where it comes from
Rapel Valley, Chile
Rapel Valley — a large and important wine region in Chile, lying in the country's Central Valley south of Santiago.
Carmenère
Carmenère is a red grape that originated in Bordeaux, where it was once part of the blend before phylloxera and difficult ripening pushed it to the margins; today it thrives in Chile, which has adopted it as a…
Syrah
Syrah is a red grape from the Northern Rhône in France, responsible for some of the world's most dramatic, savoury reds.
Malbec
Malbec is a red grape from southwest France, historically tied to Cahors, but it found worldwide fame after taking root in Argentina, which is now its spiritual home.
More wines
More red wines from Rapel Valley
- Adobe Carmenère Reserva — Emiliana, Rapel Valley
- Diablo Deep Carmenere — Concha y Toro, Rapel Valley
- Reserva Carmenère — Agustinos, Rapel Valley
- The Society's Chilean Carmenère — The Wine Society, Rapel Valley
Frequently asked questions
Where is Grand Cuvée from?
Grand Cuvée is produced by Alchemy Wines in Cachapoal Valley, Rapel Valley, Chile.
What grapes are in Grand Cuvée?
Grand Cuvée is a blend of Carmenère, Syrah and Malbec.