Le Dix de los Vascos

Le Dix de los Vascos

  • Colchagua Valley, 
  • chile

Latest Awards

  • 91 points Wine Spectator , May 2024
  • 94 points #65 Top 100 Wines of Chile 2023 James Suckling , December 2023
Background

Le Dix, meaning ten in French, was introduced in 1998 to celebrate Domaines Barons de Rothschild Lafite’s first ten years in Chile. Le Dix de Los Vascos is grown in the exceptional vineyard, called El Fraile, which means “the monk”, the oldest planted vineyard at Los Vascos and the original vineyard on the estate. The vineyard is 100% planted to Cabernet Sauvignon and many parcels of the vineyard have vines reaching 80 years in age. The vineyard coveres some 200 acres. Los Vascos is located in Valley de Caneten (Colchagua), a closed valley in the central zone of Chile, approximately 25 miles from the sea. The valley provides a perfect microclimate for high quality viticulture, with Northern exposure. With 1,581 acres planted on the over 10,000 acre estate, it is one of the largest vineyards in the central Colchagua valley, at the foot of Mount Cañeten.

TERROIR & VINTAGE NOTES

The valley provides a perfect microclimate for high quality viticulture, with Northern exposure. Daily on-shore winds provide temperature changes between 68-77°F, for optimum maturation of the grapes. The biggest challenge of the 2019 season was the excessively high temperatures in late January and early February, which reached 104°F. Fortunately, the cool nights resulted in high-quality grapes that ripened to perfection and boast amazing balance. The harvest was carried out April 11–17, entirely by hand, which subsequently allowed for a more precise selection. Compared to the 2018 vintage, the “El Fraile” lots were harvested 10 days earlier, reflecting a warmer season.

Winemaking & Aging

Le Dix is made with the utmost care, just like the Bordeaux Grands Crus. Grapes are carefully selected and hand harvested. After destemming, they are placed in temperature controlled stainless steel vats for alcoholic fermentation. Malolactic fermentation occurs naturally in tanks, then the wine is transferred into French oak barrels made by the Tonnellerie des Domaines in Pauillac (60% new oak) for a period of 18 months. This wine will reveal its complexity with further bottle ageing. Cellar in good conditions for up to 10+ years.

Tasting Notes

Intense ruby red color. Exhibiting notes of red and black fruits such as cherries, accompanied by spicy undertones (nutmeg and cinnamon). On the palate, the mouth is long, with a pleasant sensation of sweetness and a fruity aftertaste. An intense and lush personality.

94
Points
#65 Top 100 Wines of Chile 2023

Complex and deep nose with plenty of nuance. A fine twist of balsamic with some graphite, cigar box and walnut to the background of cassis and sweet berries. Juicy and medium- to full-bodied on the palate with fine tannins. 92% cabernet sauvignon and 8% syrah. Drink or hold. -J.S.

James Suckling - December 2023

91
Points

Silky in feel, this shows precision and restraint, offering white pepper, fresh tobacco and floral notes up front. A ripe core of fresh raspberry and plum lingers nicely around the herbal nuances and fine tannins. Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah. Drink now through 2036. 9,000 cases made, 250 cases imported.—A.R.

Wine Spectator - May 2024

Appellation

Colchagua Valley

grape varieties

92% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Syrah

Sizes

750ml, 750 ml

technical details
  • ABV: 14.5%
  • TA: 3.73 g/l
  • Ph: 3.44
  • Closure: Cork
winemaker

Philippe Rolet

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