Playfully tasty Chilean rosé made from Syrah and Grenache, we review the Montes Cherub Rosé wine.
85% Syrah and 15% Grenache from the Colchagua Valley of Chile. This rosé wine is fermented and aged in stainless steel with no malolactic fermentation.
Sample submitted for review. The 2025 Montes Cherub Rosé can be found for as low as $16. It is imported by Kobrand Corporation.
From the winery:
2025 Montes Cherub Rosé Wine
Montes Cherub Rosé is made from Syrah and Grenache grown 15 miles from the Pacific Ocean at Montes’ El Arcángel de Marchigüe estate. The Marchigüe estate is flatter with low hills and moderate slopes. The soils are granitic, with a mixture of materials from both glacial and colluvial activity, as well as varying amounts of clay and organic matter. This cool climate and unique soil, along with the fact that the vines are trained specifically for rosé, results in an ideal balance of fruit character and acidity.
Harvest Note: The season began with a wetter winter than the previous year, replenishing soils and supporting early vine growth. A mild spring encouraged healthy development without excess stress. By summer, however, intense heatwaves accelerated ripening, requiring precise irrigation and careful attention to harvest timing. Bunches were harvested by hand. Subsequently, the grapes were gently and quickly pressed to avoid excessive color extraction. Once pressed, the must was allowed to settle for approximately 12 hours before being inoculated with selected Saccharomyces cerevisiae yeasts. Fermentation was conducted in stainless steel tanks between 13° to15°C (55 to 59°F), lasting for about 15 days.
Tasting Note: Bright pink in color. The nose is expressive with red berry aromas of raspberry and cherry, accented by pomegranate and candy notes. On the palate, it’s fresh with vibrant acidity, a medium body, and a long and silky finish.
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GRAPES: 85% Syrah, 15% Grenache
APPELLATION: Colchagua Valley
PH: 3.36
ACIDITY: 3.7 g/l
AGING: Fermented and aged in stainless steel with no malolactic fermentation to preserve freshness13% Alcohol
The 2025 Montes Cherub Rosé opens with a fresh, pleasing aroma of raspberry and strawberry candy plus pomegranate and just a touch of a herbal note. It’s a nice start.
The wine tastes just as it smells. It’s fresh, smooth, juicy and easy but it also has some interesting layers to it.
It ends crisp, dry, and with good length and just a hint of tannic grip on the lip-smacking finish. This is quite nice.
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Review Summary
Montes Cherub Rosé Review • Reverse Wine Snob
Playfully tasty Chilean rosé made from Syrah and Grenache, we review the Montes Cherub Rosé wine.
7.3
Pros
- 89-90 Points
- Fresh, smooth, juicy and easy but it also has some interesting layers to it
Cons
- Might be hard to find
