17 Chilean Pinot Noirs recommended at Decanter Panel Tasting

Ripe and exuberant, it has an opulent and creamy texture, but perhaps lacks a bit of thrill. A firm net of tannins and a smooth persistent finish.

A textbook Pinot Noir displaying excellent varietal character. Modern, fruit forward with a touch of eucalyptus, sweet spices and ripe fruit, but slightly drying tannin.

Seductive and classy in a commercial style of Pinot, spilling with raspberries, cherries and plums in harmony with spice and pressed herbs.

A herbal, vegetal style of Pinot that is lively and expressive; engaging aromas of ginger, lean and crunchy, and a nip of tannin.

Juicy dark fruits are underpinned by malty, marmite type aromas. Lots of lovely spice on the palate, if not a little warm, complemented by fresh acidity.

Youthful and attractive with crunchy red fruits, blueberries and roasted herbs. Quite weighty alcohol, but a refreshing and easy to drink style.

Well defined aromas of forest fruits, chocolate and exotic spices, which are slightly dominated by smoky oak but evened out with fresh acidity.

A lovely expression of San Antonio Pinot; a little closed on the nose, but a really juicy, grippy palate of mint, dark cherry with earth and mushrooms

Despite 3 years in bottle, this still feels fresh and rich in sweet spices. Now in its best moment with complex herbal, floral notes

Wow – forward and expressive with overt notes of blackberries, cherries and delicate spice. Plush and modern but not over the top, it is harmonious and quite imposing on the palate with its voluptuous tannins and huge charge of fruit.

There is a lot going on here: smoky, charred notes intermingle with ripe cherries, plums and sweet spices. Strawberry, blackberry and gooseberry flavours with a silky texture and tannins that feel tight, adding grip and persistence.

Intriguing smoky, wild herb and berry fruit aromas. The palate is a little angular but there is deep, elegant fruit feeling. This has the soft, graceful stance of a grown up Pinot Noir, but with grip from the young tannins.

Subtle red fruits with hints of earth and wild herbs. Very accomplished indeed, classy. A succulent wine with latent spice and energy. There is real focus and drive here, making it age-worthy.

What sophistication! Refined and elegant spring to mind with those inviting aromas of red fruits, wet earth and leather. Quite evolved for its age but beautifully complex with an amazingly satisfying texture. Dry, crisp, fresh and savoury. Drinking beautifully now.

Enjoyable baked red fruit and roasted floral notes here. There is a touch of pea pod to it and roasted pepper that is succulent and juicy. There is an energy here, a latent spice, that's very appealing. Complex and moreish, luscious yet fine boned and with food-friendly firm tannin. Age-worthy I would say.