{"product_id":"los-vascos-les-domaines-barons-de-rothschild-lafite","title":"Los Vascos, Les Domaines Barons de Rothschild (Lafite), Cabernet Sauvignon, Chile, 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eOverview of the Wine\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Being pioneers in Chile was an exciting challenge, and we have chosen a superb location.”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e-Baron Eric de Rothschild\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstate Grown, Hand Picked, Hand Sorted, Estate Bottled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe acquisition of Los Vascos by Les Domaines Barons de Rothschild (Lafite) in 1988 was the result of a careful search among more than 100 Chilean wines for one that could meet the Rothschild criteria for excellence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLos Vascos wines blend Lafite tradition with the unique terroir of Chile to create elegant wines that bring exceptional to the everyday. The vision of Domaines Barons de Rothschild (Lafite) to expand their estates took them to South America in 1988, becoming the first French viticultural investment in modern Chile. 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. Los Vascos is located in Valley de Caneten (Colchagua), a closed valley in the central zone of Chile, approximately 25 miles from the sea. The valley provides a perfect microclimate for high quality viticulture, with Northern exposure to lands uncontaminated by airborne or water-borne pollutants. Daily on-shore winds provide temperature changes between 68-77°F, for optimum maturation of the grapes. With 1,581 acres on the over 5,000 acre estate, it is one of the largest vineyards in the central Colchagua valley, at the foot of Mount Cañeten.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pioneering ambition of DBR in Chile was above all the result of extensive research into the potential of local wines. Many properties were visited and many wines were tasted before choosing Los Vascos, because of its location near the ocean and its exceptional soil. Along with ideal weather conditions, Los Vascos benefits from intense exposure to the sun, adequate water sources, semi-arid soils and little risk of frost. At an average of 130 m above sea level and at just 40 kilometres from the Pacific Ocean, the microclimate of Viña Los Vascos has everything to produce fine wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eWinemaker\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eDiego Marquez de la Plata \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eGrape \/ Blend\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eCabernet Sauvignon\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eOrigin\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eChile\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eTasting Notes\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eDeep color with ruby tones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe nose is intense, with notes of raspberry, plum, blackberry and strawberry. Hints of black pepper and liquorice contribute to the aromatic complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine offers good volume and fine tannins that confer a pleasant structure and persistence. All this is balanced by a good acidity bringing a touch of freshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA vintage of excellent quality that allowed this Cabernet Sauvignon to express its true potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e90 Points - James Suckling\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eCurrants, red plums and green olives follow through to a medium-bodied palate with lightly chewy tannins and a crunchy, medium-length finish. Not complex, but quite well-balanced. Drink now. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e90 Points - Ian Blackburn\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eExactly what you want and expect - Buy it - at this price it will impress everyone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the top values in the modern wine world... \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct size: 750ml\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Regal Wine Co","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54081108082993,"sku":null,"price":13.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0275\/0441\/0666\/files\/LosVascos_LesDomainesBaronsdeRothschild_Lafite_CabernetSauvignon_Chile_2022_1bcca443-1f33-40f9-b662-b565f2eb4ff1.jpg?v=1777698867","url":"https:\/\/marchantofwine.com\/products\/los-vascos-les-domaines-barons-de-rothschild-lafite","provider":"Merchant of Wine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}