SL9 - Washed - Chavez Estate, Lot #3

Origin

• 🇵🇪 Peru· Cusco

Tasting notes

Character

• Clean
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Tastes Like: Lychee, Orange Blossom, Earl Gray Origin: Chavez Estate, Inkawasi, Cusco Peru VarietyVariety (cultivar)The botanical subtype of the coffee plant — Gesha, Bourbon, SL28 — analogous to grape varieties in wine. A major driver of cup character alongside origin and process.: SL9* Producer: Jhenrri Chavez Maytan Elevation: 2,145 masl Process: WashedWashed processThe fruit is removed from the seed before drying, usually with fermentation and a water rinse. Tends to give clean, transparent cups where origin character shows clearly. The Chavez Estate is a third-generation family farm led by Ricardo and Virginia Chavez alongside their three children, Raquel / Jhenrri / Richard. For more than ten years, the family has been cultivating GeishaGesha (Geisha)A rare, jasmine-and-bergamot scented variety originally from Ethiopia's Gesha forest, made famous by Panama's Hacienda La Esmeralda. Routinely the most expensive coffee at auction. Inka (SL9). In 2025, their work was recognized with a fourth-place finish in the Cup of ExcellenceCup of Excellence (COE)A national competition and auction that identifies a country's best lots each year; winning 'COE' lots command dramatic price premiums., a testament to their long-standing dedication to quality. Located in the Comunidad Nueva Florida of Hatumpampa, Inkawasi. The estate benefits from an exceptional terroirTerroirBorrowed from wine: the way a place — soil, altitude, climate, even neighboring crops — expresses itself in the cup, independent of variety and process., proven seed genetics, and meticulous post-harvest management. We previously worked with their aunt, Paulina Chavez Maytan, and are excited to continue building a long-term relationship with this extended family in Inkawasi. There are two key aspects that make the Chavez Estate especially noteworthy: First, the family’s SL9 seed stock can be traced directly to established SL9 plants in Inkawasi. The plant structure, seed characteristics, and cup profile all align with expectations for this variety. While genetic testing has not yet been conducted, the local cooperative will be working with the Agricultural University of Ayacucho to begin genetic testing. The Chavez Estate is expected to be among the first to receive this certification next year. Second, the estate operates under a clearly defined family structure. Ricardo and Virginia oversee all farm operations of the finca. Rebecca and Richard manage harvesting and post-harvest processing at the beneficio area. Jhenrri Chavez is responsible for quality control and agricultural innovation, applying practices gained through his current work with the Inkawasi cooperative. Together, the family manages several interconnected plots under the umbrella of the Chavez Estate. In 2025, the family entered the Cup of Excellence under Jhenrri Chavez’s name, representing the entire est