The wine is made according to the traditional Bordeaux method. Consequently, the harvest took place some 20 days before the usual date Grapes were harvested towards the end of March. Despite these two days of frost, temperatures continued to rise in spring and especially in summer, some days reaching and even exceeding 98☏ in the shade, while the rain remained absent. Spring had two frost episodes that burned some of the bunches and buds and led to natural thinning of the fruit, which in turn allowed for greater concentration and enhanced the quality of the berries. The soils are predominantly clay loam on a bed of Tosca (typical rockbed made from volcanic ashes).Īn early harvest driven primarily by the weather, among other factors, was the signature of a season that started with a warm winter, had little precipitation and saw only a few days with below zero temperatures. Grapes are sourced from the historical plots of the property. With 1,581 acres planted on the over 10,000 acre estate, it is one of the largest vineyards in the central Colchagua valley, at the foot of Mount Cañeten. Daily on-shore winds provide temperature changes between 68-77☏, for optimum maturation of the grapes. The valley provides a perfect microclimate for high quality viticulture, with Northern exposure to lands uncontaminated by airborne or water-borne pollutants. Los Vascos is located in Valley de Caneten (Colchagua), a closed valley in the central zone of Chile, approximately 25 miles from the sea. 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. The vision of Domaines Barons de Rothschild Lafite to expand their estate took them to South America in 1988, becoming the first French viticultural investment in modern Chile. Los Vascos wines blend Lafite tradition with the unique terroir of Chile to create elegant wines that bring exceptional to the everyday.
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