Robert Mondavi and Eduardo Chadwick searched for 4 years to find the perfect location for their joint venture. They launched a single estate, single wine project, Seña, that swiftly became Chile’s first iconic wine. Seña 2001 placed 2nd in the Berlin Wine Tasting of 2004, a blind tasting of premium wines from France, Italy, and Chile judged by 36 international wine experts. In a historic move, it placed ahead of European icons Margaux, Antinori, etc. This venture opened the world’s eyes to Chile’s ability to make internationally-recognized wines. View the collection: Seña Visit the winery website: Seña
Jean-Baptiste Lapostolle founded Grand Marnier in 1927. When his granddaughter married Louis-Alexandre Marnie, a man from a winemaking family, the Marnier Lapostolle dynasty was founded. In the 1990s, Alexandra Marnier Lapostolle visited Chile and fell in love with the terroir. The vineyards are full of 75 to 100-year-old vines descended from pre-phylloxera rootstock brought from Bordeaux in the 1800s. Clos Apalta is the flagship wine, made from century-old Carmenere vines. View current inventory: Collector Wines Visit the winery website: Domaines Bournet-Lapostolle
“When authentic wines get personal” Xavier Flouret Wines is a carefully curated collection of some of the world’s finest boutique vintages. Flouret conducts a rigorous selection process, choosing only expertly made, wines that highlight their terroir for his premium portfolio. Respecting the tradition of craftsmanship, Xavier Flouret reveals unique wines with a beautiful heritage. Today, the recognizable “X” can be found on 11 wines, stemming from the best wine regions in 6 countries. View all collection: Xavier Flouret Wines Visit the winery website: Xavier Flouret Wines
