Domaines Barons de Rothschild Lafite - Los VascosLe Dix de Los Vascos 2019

Product code: 19964
£45.70 inc VAT
Chile
Red Wine from
Colchagua Valley, Chile
Country
Country: Chile
Region
Region: Colchagua Valley
Type
Type: Red Wine
Winery
Winery: Domaines Barons de Rothschild Lafite - Los Vascos
Alcohol
Alcohol: 14.5%
Volume
Volume: 750 ml
Grape
Grape: Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz/Syrah
Grape: 95% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Shiraz/Syrah
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Country
Country: Chile
Region
Region: Colchagua Valley
Type
Type: Red Wine
Winery
Winery: Domaines Barons de Rothschild Lafite - Los Vascos
Alcohol
Alcohol: 14.5%
Volume
Volume: 750 ml
Grape
Grape: Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz/Syrah
Grape: 95% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Shiraz/Syrah

Product Notes

Los Vascos Le Dix de Los Vascos is a renowned red wine from the renowned Domaines Barons de Rothschild Lafite's Chilean estate. This exquisite vintage presents a rich blend of taste and aroma that astounds every sense. A fine blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Carmenère, The wine boasts opulent flavours of plums, blackcurrants, and cherries, with undertones of smoky oak. The scented notes of spices give it a touch of sophistication. Aged in French oak barrels, its powerful tannins and long-lasting finish make this wine an impeccable choice for any wine connoisseur.

Tasting Notes

This wine presents a deep ruby red colour. The nose is beautifully complex with notes of plums, cherries and liquorice with spicy undertones of nutmeg, cinnamon and white pepper. On the palate, the wine shows a good volume and structure with nice mature tannins balanced by a good concentration. The finish is layered and intense with a lovely balance of fruit and spice.

About the Winery

Domaines Barons de Rothschild Lafite - Los Vascos

Founded in 1988, Domaines Barons de Rothschild Lafite - Los Vascos is an illustrious winery enriching the Chilean wine industry with exquisite bottles of wine. It is nestled within the heart of Colchagua Valley, a highly coveted winemaking zone in Chile, recognised for the production of premium quality red wines. This estate is a part of the prestigious Domaines Barons de Rothschild Lafite wine group, which is acknowledged globally for their exemplary viticultural practices and exceptional wines.

The winery boasts an extensive vineyard that stretches over 580 hectares, offering a range of geoclimatic conditions conducive for the growth of diverse grape varieties. These include Cabernet Sauvignon, Carménère, Syrah, Malbec, Chardonnay, and Sauvignon Blanc amongst others. Wine enthusiasts are often taken by the award-winning 'Le Dix de Los Vascos', an elite range that celebrates the winery's matchless expertise in Cabernet Sauvignon viticulture.

Crafting wines under the watchfulness of seasoned winemakers and viticulturists, Los Vascos prioritises the preservation of the natural attributes of grapes. Employing traditional and modern winemaking techniques, they seek to strike a balance between nature’s bounty and man’s ambition; resulting in collections of wines that mirror the essence of the vineyard’s unique terroir.

Undergoing significant renovations in the mid 90’s, the winery facilities now feature modern machinery and technology including stainless steel tanks for vinification and barrel rooms equipped with advanced temperature control systems. The cellars at Los Vascos house a collection of French oak barrels purposefully selected for their capacity to enrich the wines with delicate aromas and nuanced flavours.

Domaines Barons de Rothschild Lafite - Los Vascos consistently invites wine lovers to partake in an enchanting oenological journey, offering a sip into Chile’s rich viticultural heritage, The incomparable combination of geographic location, climatic conditions, rich soil, and meticulous winemaking techniques enable this winery to produce wines that are a true reflection of finesse and elegance.

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