- 16 points -
Jancis Robinson, November 2016 (Vintage 2015)Sparky, flinty, clean citrus fruit, vibrant and alive. Quite a simple fruit profile, but very appetising.
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CLOS DES FOUS
Chardonnay Locura 1
2015
Country
Chile
Regulated designation
Denominación de origen (DO)
Region
Valle Central
Subregion
Valle del Rappel, Valle de Cachapoal
Varietal(s)
Chardonnay
100 %
Alcohol percentage
14%
Colour
White
Sugar content
2.3 g/l
Total acidity
4,8 g/l
Producer's website
About this winery
Clos des Fous is more than just a vineyard; it's a passionate and innovative journey in the world of Chilean wine. Founded by a group of winemaker friends eager to push traditional boundaries, Clos des Fous has established itself in exceptional terroirs of the Aconcagua and Casablanca valleys, exploring vineyards that are both extreme and unique. Since its inception, Clos des Fous has been committed to revealing the authenticity and purity of local grape varieties, using artisanal and...
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Product notes
This wine is a blend of two different terroirs, both in the Alto Cachapoal D.O. Our Chardonnays comes from the cold area of the Andes Mountain, providing a Glaciar climate, allowing a natural high acidity to the grapes and less sun exposition. Both Vineyards are high altitude vineyards from the Andes. The first Terroir has a coluvial soil, clay sandy, very deep, full of volcanic rocks and peebles, allowing a very deep root development. The second Terroir comes from our Grillos Cantores Vineyard, fully alluvial from the Cachapoal river. Soil is gravelly mix with limestone, very deep roots development.
Tasting notes
Pale gold yellow with shades of Green. The nose opens with hints of white peach, pear and white flowers. A subtle note of butter complete it´s great typicity. Mouth full of energy. Freshness and brightness framed its balance and complexity. Persistent and mineral finish.
Press reviews
16,5
(Vintage 2020)Rich nose with popcorn, nectarine and nutty almond reductive character. Has a lovely spine of acidity to counter the textured nutty mid palate, ripe peachy fruits and a saline snap comes through on the finish. Clearly very accomplished winemaking here, and a wine I think will improve with a year or two in bottle.
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