Cabernet Sauvignon Gran Araucano Single Vineyard- Francois Lurton

Production Area
Colchagua Valley, Chile

Terroir

Sandy, gravely, clay soils

Grapes
Cabernet Sauvignon 100%

Vinification 

Manual harvesting in crates followed by grape selection on double sorting tables.  Cold maceration 5 days, followed by ahcoholic fermentation with regular punching and pumping over.  Maceration for 15 days to obtain a balanced tannic structure. Once alcoholic fermentation is complete the wine is left for a period of 1 month for skin maceration with consistent pumping-over. Malolactic fermentation is carried out in vats for a period of 8 to 10 days.

Aging

18 months in oak barrels.

Colour:

Deep cherry red with purple hues

Bouquet:

Aromatic nose, characterized by intense fruit, blackcurrants, complex notes of thyme and earth.

Taste:

Structured and concentrated, packed with jam, blackcurrant, spices and hints of vanilla.  Well defined tannins with balanced acidity and an elegant long lasting finish

Food Pairing

Rack of lamb, pork filet, filet of beef with rosemary, game, cheeses.

Alcohol

15 % Vol.

Serving Temperature:

18 °C.

Aging Potential:

up to 10 years