CLOS DES FOUS
Pinot Noir Subsollum
2017
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
Subsollum corresponds to a blend of our two main vineyards of pinot noir: Traiguén and Pucalán. Traiguén vineyard is located in the Cordillera de la Costa in the region of Malleco (850 km south of Santiago). This vineyard has a density of 7,900 plants per hectare, planted on volcanic tufa rock. The 9 hectare vineyard is not irrigated. 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 of Vosne Romané mass selection, bulk selection of Gevrey Chambertin, 828, 777 and 115). Located 8 miles 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.
Production notes
Harvested by hand from selected grapes of Aconcagua Costa and Malleco. Fermented by the traditional method, low intervention winemaking, long maceration and aging on lees.
Tasting notes
Beautiful ruby red color, with characteristic red fruit nose, predominantly red cherry, raspberries and currants. Complete with a touch of species, black pepper and green tea. Opens in delicate aromas of red fruits and underbrush. Complex and elegant wine, refreshing and persistent finish attack. It has a fresh and balanced acidity that shows great potential in smooth, elegant finish. Cozy wine silky, generous, wide and sweet tannins; flavored with a subtle minerality on the palate.