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Item Number: 7410
UPC: 0835603002379
Country: Chile
Region: Central Valley
Sub Region: Rapel
Appellation/AVA: Alto Cachapoal
Vintage: 2012
Grape(s): 100% Chardonnay
Type: Wine - White
Bottle Size: 750ml Pack: 12
Closure: Cork
Case Production: 400 imported
Alc by Vol(%): 14
pH: 3.11
Elevation: 2,950 feet
Cachapoal Valley: Fifty miles south of Santiago,
Cachapoal is the northernmost section of the Rapel
Valley and is known primarily for red grapes, especially in the valley. Alto Cachapoal, which stretches eastward into the Andean foothills and has cooler nights, is known for producing well-balanced Cabernets and ?inty Chardonnays.
Vineyard Information: This wine is a blend of two di?erent terroirs, both in the Alto Cachapoal D.O. - the coldest part of Cachapoal. The ?rst terroir has a colluvial soil made up of sandy clay that is full of volcanic rocks and pebbles that allows a
very deep root development. The second terroir comes from Clos des Fous' Grillos Cantores Vineyard, entirely alluvial from the Cachapoal River. The soil is a gravelly mix with limestone which also allows for very deep root development. We make this wine in stainless steel to preserve the vibrance and minerality of the terroir.
Tasting Notes: Pale gold yellow with shades of
green. The nose opens with hints of white peach, pear and white ?owers. A subtle note of butter completes its great typicity. Freshness and brightness frame its balance and complexity. Persistent and mineral ?nish.
Winery Background: Clos des Fous is about four friends - four crazy guys who have chosen to ignore the "experts" about where to plant vineyards and to trust their own instincts. The team is viticulturist Paco Leyton, winemaker Francois Massoc, terroir hunter Pedro Parra, and bringer of wisdom Albert Cussen. Clos des Fous, at its heart, is a project dedicated to finding extreme terroirs in Chile and then exploring those to craft unique wines.
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