Vik 2011 – Millahue – Apalta – Chile

Vik 2011 – Millahue – Apalta – Chile

(Cabernet Sauvignon 55%, Carmenere 29%, Cabernet Franc 7%, Merlot 5%, Syrah 4%) The nose is elegant, fine, complex and quite delicate. It reveals notes of blackberry, plum and flowers associated with slight notes of red berries, mocha, well integrated oaky/spicy notes and a touch of grey pepper. The palate is fruity, nicely mineral, nicely structured,…

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Vik 2010 – Millahue – Apalta – Chile

Vik 2010 – Millahue – Apalta – Chile

(Cabernet Sauvignon 56%, Carmenere 32%, Cabernet Franc 5% and Merlot 4% and Syrah 3%) The nose is fine, complex and elegant. It reveals notes of black fruit, raspberry and crunchy small black berries associated with a few notes of violet, cherry, graphite, toasted notes as well as slight notes of saline minerality, spices and coffee….

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François Lurton – Hacienda Araucano – Clos de Lolol 2010 – D. O. Lolol Valley

François Lurton – Hacienda Araucano – Clos de Lolol 2010 – D. O. Lolol Valley

The nose is elegant and powerful. It reveals notes of red fruit combined with notes of flowers, dark fruit, black pepper and touches of cassis, spices and Sichuan pepper. The palate is fruity, tasty/gourmand, fat, racy and well-balanced. It expresses notes of red fruit, raspberry and blackberry associated with very fine touches of blueberry as…

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François Lurton – Hacienda Araucano – Clos de Lolol 2009 – D. O. Lolol Valley

François Lurton – Hacienda Araucano – Clos de Lolol 2009 – D. O. Lolol Valley

The nose is intense and powerful. It reveals notes of red fruit and blackberry associated with touches of coffee, black tea, tobacco and pepper. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and well made. In the mouth it expresses notes of black cherry, blackberry and cherry associated with touches of chocolate, spices and oaky notes. Tannins are…

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François Lurton – Hacienda Araucano – Clos de Lolol 2007 – D. O. Lolol Valley

François Lurton – Hacienda Araucano – Clos de Lolol 2007 – D. O. Lolol Valley

The nose is powerful and offers a certain elegance. It reveals notes of red fruit and blackberry combined with touches of blackberry liqueur, spices as well as slight notes of black pepper. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers a nice matter slightly creamy and a small acid frame. In the mouth this wine expresses…

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Jacques & François Lurton – Hacienda Araucano – Clos de Lolol 2003 – Colchagua Valley

Jacques & François Lurton – Hacienda Araucano – Clos de Lolol 2003 – Colchagua Valley

The nose is quite elegant. It reveals notes of cherry, dried cherry and slight spicy notes associated with some small mineral notes and a very fine chocolate note. The palate is fruity, elegant and well-balanced. In the mouth it expresses notes of blackberry, cherry and raspberry combined with fine touches of chocolate and a fine…

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François Lurton – Hacienda Araucano – Clos de Lolol 2014 – D. O. Lolol Valley

François Lurton – Hacienda Araucano – Clos de Lolol 2014 – D. O. Lolol Valley

(70% Sauvignon Blanc, 30% Chardonnay) The nose reveals notes of toast, oaky notes and slight notes of flowers associated with a few notes of almond, slight notes of honey as well as notes of white fruits. The palate is fruity, nicely fat and well-balanced. In the mouth it expresses notes of peach, pineapple and bitter…

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Sutil – Canto de Piedra – Reserva 2012 – Carmenere – Colchagua Valley

Sutil – Canto de Piedra – Reserva 2012 – Carmenere – Colchagua Valley

The nose reveals notes of pepper, plum, cherry and blackberry associated with a few touches of cassis and spicy notes. The palate is fruity, dense, mineral, balanced, racy and quite fleshy. In the mouth it expresses notes of plum associated with hints of blackberry and slight touches of flint, graphite, chocolate, spices and a fine…

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Caliterra – Edicion Limitada A 2010 – Colchagua Valley

Caliterra – Edicion Limitada A 2010 – Colchagua Valley

(65% Carmenere, 32% Malbec, 3% Petit Verdot) The nose is fine, elegant and quite powerful. It reveals notes of cherry in kirsch, black fruit, flowers and black berries combined with hints of plum and spices. The palate is fruity, powerful, dense and offers a nice matter as well as a small concentration and a nice…

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Montes Alpha – Syrah 2012 – D. O. Valle de Colchagua

Montes Alpha – Syrah 2012 – D. O. Valle de Colchagua

The nose is fine, fruity and precise. It reveals notes of fruit (cherry, blackcurrant, blackberry) associated with a few notes of spice, graphite as well as touches of black pepper and Sichuan pepper. The palate is fruity and well-balanced. In the mouth it expresses notes of blackberry, raspberry, black fruit and strawberry combined with hints…

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