2016 | Los Vascos | Le Dix de Los Vascos

Ripe plum and cherry-scented nose that also features notes of licorice, saffron, cinnamon, and nutmeg that enhance the complexity of aromas. Notes of graphite, clove, dark chocolate, and cedar take the experience to a whole new level; A smooth and supple wine with sweet and friendly tannins.

Reviews:

• Decanter: This 20th vintage of Baron Eric de Rothschild’s top Los Vascos wine in Chile is such a classy and elegant blend. Mainly Cabernet Sauvignon (85%) with smaller percentages of Carmenère, Cabernet Franc and Syrah, it is testament to Chile’s reputation for world-class Cabernet Sauvignon. Complex aromas of damsons, currants, cedar and graphite are met by a beautifully balanced palate marked by a refined structure of round yet grained tannins. Elegant and ripe. Drinking Window 2020 - 2030

• James Suckling: This has an attractive array of bright dark berries with a creamy-oak edge that leads to a very fleshy and attractive palate with a fresh-herb streak that cuts the finish crisply. Drink or hold.

Producer Information

Los Vascos wines blend Lafite tradition with the unique terroir of Chile to create elegant wines that bring exceptional to the everyday. The vision of Domaines Barons de Rothschild (Lafite) to expand their estates took them to South America in 1988, becoming the first French viticultural investment in modern Chile. Since then, a comprehensive modernization and investment program has been undertaken, oriented towards the production of fine wine using and adapting the viticultural experiences of Bordeaux and other areas where Domaines Barons de Rothschild (Lafite) is present.
Los Vascos is located in Valley de Caneten (Colchagua), a closed valley in the central zone of Chile, approximately 25 miles from the sea. The valley provides a perfect microclimate for high quality viticulture, with Northern exposure to lands uncontaminated by airborne or water-borne pollutants. Daily on-shore winds provide temperature changes between 68-77°F, for optimum maturation of the grapes. With 1581 acres, it is one of the largest vineyards in the central Colchagua valley, at the foot of Mount Cañeten.

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