Le Dix de Los Vascos
Le Dix de Los Vascos
- Varieties: 94% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Syrah, 3% Cabernet Franc
- Type: Red
- Region: Colchagua Valley, Chile
- Alcohol Level: 14.3%
Wine Description:
Hand-picking at "El Fraile" began on April 15, for the sectors that ripen earlier, and lasted two weeks. Although this was one of the coldest vintages in recent decades, the plants in this district, which are over 60 years old, are less affected by temperature differences and tend to compensate for the speed of ripening, which partly explains why the harvest took place a few days later than usual.
Terroir : Le Dix comes mainly from a plot of old Cabernet Sauvignon vines known as El Fraile, meaning the Monk. Nestled in the heart of the vineyard, the vines are planted at high density, producing grapes of remarkable concentration and quality.
Tasting Note:
Deep ruby color, with hints of garnet.
The nose is intense and fruity, with notes of black cherry and raspberry, accompanied by cocoa, graphite and cedar notes characteristic of good quality barrels, which provide excellent integration and evolution.
The palate is tense, with good concentration and although the tannins are very present at the beginning, they are elegant and intense. A wine that will take time to evolve, but that guarantees a long life, the result of a very particular vintage for its freshness.
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