Domaines Barons de Rothschild Lafire - Los Vascos Chardonnay is a sophisticatedly crafted Chilean wine. This delightful white hails from the esteemed Colchagua Valley. Its bouquet is rich, blending tropical notes with undertones of apricot and hazelnut. Upon tasting, the wine offers hints of peach, banana, and pineapple, beautifully balanced by a crisp acidity. Matured meticulously, its complex palate reveals light oak nuances, leading to a lingering finish. A wonderful companion to seafood, this Chardonnay embodies the elegance of Rothschild's winemaking legacy.

Tasting Notes

Intense yellow color. Fruit-scented nose of ripe pineapple, banana, honeydew melon with lime with fresh hazelnut notes. The wine is very well-balanced with creamy and persistent mouthfeel.

About the Winery

Founded in 1988, Domaines Barons de Rothschild Lafite - Los Vascos is an illustrious winery enriching the Chilean wine industry with exquisite bottles of wine. It is nestled within the heart of Colchagua Valley, a highly coveted winemaking zone in Chile, recognised for the production of premium quality red wines. This estate is a part of the prestigious Domaines Barons de Rothschild Lafite wine group, which is acknowledged globally for their exemplary viticultural practices and exceptional wines.

The winery boasts an extensive vineyard that stretches over 580 hectares, offering a range of geoclimatic conditions conducive for the growth of diverse grape varieties. These include Cabernet Sauvignon, Carménère, Syrah, Malbec, Chardonnay, and Sauvignon Blanc amongst others. Wine enthusiasts are often taken by the award-winning 'Le Dix de Los Vascos', an elite range that celebrates the winery's matchless expertise in Cabernet Sauvignon viticulture.

Crafting wines under the watchfulness of seasoned winemakers and viticulturists, Los Vascos prioritises the preservation of the natural attributes of grapes. Employing traditional and modern winemaking techniques, they seek to strike a balance between nature’s bounty and man’s ambition; resulting in collections of wines that mirror the essence of the vineyard’s unique terroir.

Undergoing significant renovations in the mid 90’s, the winery facilities now feature modern machinery and technology including stainless steel tanks for vinification and barrel rooms equipped with advanced temperature control systems. The cellars at Los Vascos house a collection of French oak barrels purposefully selected for their capacity to enrich the wines with delicate aromas and nuanced flavours.

Domaines Barons de Rothschild Lafite - Los Vascos consistently invites wine lovers to partake in an enchanting oenological journey, offering a sip into Chile’s rich viticultural heritage, The incomparable combination of geographic location, climatic conditions, rich soil, and meticulous winemaking techniques enable this winery to produce wines that are a true reflection of finesse and elegance.

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