Type | Red | ![]() |
Origin | Chile | |
Description | Los Vascos Le Dix de Los Vascos, Colchagua, Domaines Barons de Rothschild (Lafite) | |
Year | 2008 | |
Size | Standard | |
Bottle Price | £26.99 | |
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Tasting Notes:
Los Vascos Le Dix de Los Vascos "is a very deep red colour with purple highlights. The nose has a very good intensity and reveals fresh and ripe red fruit aromas. It is very pure and defined. The long ageing brings notes of oak that are pleasantly integrated into the wine. It is accompanied by light aromas of toast and grilling as well as and some spicy notes (a Carmenère feature); both are soft and do not dominate the wine. In mouth, the wine is, at first, rather soft and discreet but it rapidly acquires an elegant fullness. The tannins, round and supple at first, become powerful and tight. The wine remains harmonious, balanced and introduces a nice freshness. This is a typical feature of fine Cabernet Sauvignon when conditions of ripening are optimum. Aromas of violet and eucalyptus are present in the finish. It is very long, full and consistent. The last noticeable tannins are still young but will rapidly soften after some months of bottle age." www.lafite.com
Reviews: "Rich and bold from the start, with cassis, raspberry, coffee and tobacco aromas that yield to creamy mocha upon airing. The palate is ripe, tannic and structured, with blackfruit flavors, a touch of herbs and espresso. Long and herbal on the finish, with a smooth fade. Drink now through 2015." M.S. (6/1/2011). 91 points, Wine Enthusiast.
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