Villard Estate

Notes - The grapes for this wine were produced from the same vineyard as the Expresión Sauvignon Blanc. Located between the Coastal mountain range and the Pacific Ocean, it enjoys a unique micro-climate with cool sea breezes, which extends the ripening period of the grapes, giving them the perfect balance of sugars and acids. From April onward, the Valley is affected by morning fog which in turn dissipates and is followed by hot, sunny afternoons. By mid-afternoon the sea breeze arrives, drying the bunches and rapidly lowering the temperature. This cycle is repeated on a daily basis. This allows the fruit to naturally develop botrytis or noble rot. The Casablanca Valley is recognised as Chile's premium cool climate viticultural region. The bunches were left on vines for four weeks after the normal harvest allowing them to naturally develop botrytis and concentrate sugars. The grapes were pressed for seven and half hours and the juice was fermented in 300 litre French oak barrels. The wine was then aged in the same barrels for 28 months. There are aromas of pear, white peach, dried apricot and almond aromas, with notes of citrus and honey. The palate displays pear and dried apricot flavours. This exquisite wine is rich and complex, with a good balance between sugar and acidity and a long, dry finish.
 
   

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