CLOS DES FOUS
Pinot Noir Pucalán Arenaria
2013
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
Arenaria comes from our vineyard Pucalán, located 8 kilometers from the sea in Aconcagua Costa. The ancient soils (Paleozoic) correspond to deposits of marine calcareous sands that have become rock arenaria. Low fertility soil containing clay surface on marine rock. Pucalán vineyard consists of 4 hectares planted with a density of 10,000 plants per hectare and separated by soil type in 13 different parcels, units generating micro vinification of 2000-3000 kilos. Yields are bounded to 800 grams per plant. Pucalán is one of the first 100% Chilean vineyards planted with clonal material of Burgundy (clones Romané Vosne mass selection, mass selection of Gevrey Chambertin, 828, 777 and 115).
Production notes
Harvested by hand from selected grapes vines planted at high density (7,000 plants/ha). Fermented by the traditional artisan methods. Slow alcoholic fermentation in cement vats.
Tasting notes
Complex nose opens in red fruits, predominantly murtilla, cherry and raspberry. Its complexity expands floral notes dominate the native flora such as chamomile, pennyroyal and flower Boldo. Notes minerals will supplement this aromatic palette with a touch of gunpowder, earth and granite. Very consistent with his nose mouth, we find these descriptors, balancing everything with a large volume and refreshing acidity. Cozy, complete, complex and long wine.