Carmen
Carmen
AboutCarmen
Christian Lanz founded Viña Carmen in 1850 and named the winery after his wife. In 1994, Jean-Michel Boursiquot identified Carmenère in one of its Alto Maipo vineyards, a discovery that helped establish the grape as a signature of Chilean wine.
The winery works across several Chilean valleys with grapes including Cabernet Sauvignon, Carmenère, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc. Its Carmen DO project takes a closer look at individual growers, old vineyards and the places behind the wines.
Carmen 2023 Reserva Carménère
Chilean Red
Ripe plum, cherry and dark berries lead this rounded Carménère, with chocolate, vanilla and soft spice adding warmth. The palate combines depth with silky tannins, carrying the fruit into a smooth, lingering finish. Its savoury richness suits roast lamb, Bolognese, chicken, hearty stews or mature cheese. Serve at cool room temperature and allow a little air in the glass.
Carmen 2021 DO Matorral Chileno Mezcla Tinta
Chilean Red
A vivid violet colour accompanies fresh floral character, red fruit and spice. The palate is soft and round, with rich texture, dark fruit, raspberry coulis, balsamic notes and a long finish. The blend is sixty-five percent Carignan, twenty-five percent Grenache and ten percent Pais. Its eighty-year-old, head-trained Melozal vineyard lies on an east-facing slope over granitic soils containing twelve to twenty-three percent clay.
Carmen Reserva Frida Kahlo 2024 Cabernet Sauvignon
Chilean Red
Ripe red fruit leads with dark coffee and cocoa, framed by a measured touch of French oak. The palate is velvety and generous, balancing rounded fruit with fresh acidity so the wine retains shape rather than feeling heavy. Fine tannins carry the flavours into a long, composed finish with a quiet chocolate echo. Pair with grilled beef, braised short ribs, mature cheese or a mushroom-based dish.
Carmen Raymi 2025 Cabernet Sauvignon
Chilean Red
Blackcurrant and blackberry lead, with cherry, plum and a thread of peppery spice. The palate is full-bodied but approachable, layering ripe dark fruit with hints of oak and chocolate, soft tannins and a rounded finish. Generous without feeling heavy, it works well with grilled beef, burgers, roast mushrooms or firm cheeses.
Carmen 2020 Premier 1850 Reserva Chardonnay
Chilean White
Ripe peach and apricot lead, with yellow apple, vanilla and a gentle buttery note from oak. The palate is broad and full-bodied, balancing generous orchard fruit with fresh acidity and a smooth, rounded texture. Subtle wood spice carries into the persistent finish, making this polished Chilean white a comfortable match for roast chicken, grilled salmon or creamy vegetable dishes.
Carmen 2021 Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon
Chilean Red
Blackberry, plum and red cherry lead, joined by cassis, vanilla and a measured touch of toasted oak. The palate is full-flavoured but approachable, with ripe dark fruit, rounded tannins and enough freshness to keep the finish composed. Hints of raspberry and baking spice linger, making this polished Chilean Cabernet a natural match for grilled beef, lamb or mushroom dishes.