Cabernet Sauvignon Clos de Lolol Bio Single Vineyard – Francois Lurton

Production Area
Colchagua Valley, Chile

Terroir

Clay, limestone, stony soils

Grapes
Syrah 35%, Carmenere 25%, Cabernet Franc 20%, Cabernet 15%, Petit Verdot 5%

Vinification 

Manual harvesting in crates followed by double sorting on tables.  Three type of maceration, first cold maceration at very low temperatures (8-10°C), then alcoholic fermentation where daily pumping-over and cap-plunging are carried out and lastly final skin maceration.  Malolactic fermation for a short period on the lees

Aging

In French oak for 18 months.  Carmenere is aged separately in old oak barrels

Colour:

Deep red with purple hues

Bouquet:

Great velvet nose of blueberries, red fruit and raspberry jam.

Taste:

A full bodied, dry wine with medium tannins.  Complex, aromatic blend with hints of leather, white pepper, liquorice and a spicy finish

Food Pairing

Barbecued red meat and stews.

Alcohol

14.5 % Vol.

Serving Temperature:

18 °C.

Aging Potential:

Up to 6 years