The colour is deep ruby. The nose is dominated by tobacco leafs, cinnamon and nutmeg, with notes of saffron, cedar, and coffee. In the mouth the tannins are pleasant, but with a bitter finish. The aftertaste is not very long.
This wine was created in 1999 to commemorate the 10 years of Domaines Barons de Rothschild (Lafite)’s work in Chile. Le Dix de Los Vascos originates from 70-year-old vines located in the terroir known as “El Fraile” of Colchagua Valley in Chile.
The 2016 vintage is a blend of 85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Syrah, 5% Carmenère and 5% Cabernet Franc.
Colchagua Valley is one of South America’s most promising wine regions, with a climate that is warm, but cooled by ocean breezes, and dry, but refreshed by rivers and occasional rainfall. The other most important of Chile’s wine regions is the historical Maipo Valley.
For this bottle I paid 45 CHF at Coop.
Country: Chile
Region: Colchagua Valley
Grapes: Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Carmenère, Cabernet Franc
Type: Red
Vintage: 2016
Producer: Domaines Barons de Rothschild (Lafite)
Price range: Premium (30-50 US$)
Pascal’s Enjoyment Index: 3/5