Finis Terrae, which is Latin for “End of the Earth”, is a flagship red blend that embodies the essence of the Maipo Valley and the winemaking heritage of Cousiño Macul.
A polished Bordeaux-style blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Syrah, it opens with aromas of blackcurrant, cassis and dark plum, laced with cedar, cocoa and a touch of dried herbs. The palate is beautifully composed with ripe yet restrained fruit, sleek tannins, and a graphite-mineral backbone that reflects its Andean origins. Layers of dark fruit and spice unfold into a long, graceful finish that feels both modern and timeless.
For when: the evening calls for something quietly impressive.
Pairs with: roast beef, grilled lamb, or mushroom risotto with truffle oil.
If this wine were a person, it’d be a Pascal Pedro in a Savile Row suit, poised, confident, effortlessly smooth.
Cousiño-Macul, founded in 1856 and still family-owned, is one of Chile’s most historic and respected estates. Nestled in the Maipo Valley, just east of Santiago, the winery’s vineyards lie at the foot of the Andes, where stony alluvial soils and cool mountain breezes create ideal conditions for elegant, classically styled reds. Now in its seventh generation of family stewardship, Cousiño-Macul combines deep tradition with forward-thinking precision, crafting wines that emphasise purity of fruit, balance and longevity.
The Finis Terrae represents the pinnacle of the estate’s winemaking, a meticulous selection of the best lots from estate-grown fruit, aged in fine French oak to achieve harmony and depth. The 2017 vintage, marked by a warm, dry season, delivered beautifully concentrated grapes and polished tannins. The result is a wine that captures the essence of Maipo: rich yet refined, powerful yet precise, a Chilean classic with a distinctly European soul.
