Clos des Fous, Chile
Clos des Fous er et resultat af fire venners vision om noget helt nyt fra Chile. Med Pedro Parra i spidsen - Chilensk vins pt. mest indflydelsesrige person - udforskes nye og mere ekstreme terroirs, der gør op med Chilensk vins image som forudsigeligt, upersonligt og kedeligt.
Den nye vinmarksguru i Chile Pedro Parra kaldes ofte "Dr. Terroir" - et navn, han dog selv frabeder sig. Med...
The 2021 Chardonnay Locura 1 hails from a non-irrigated vineyard in Traiguen, Malleco. Only 20% was aged in barrels, while the rest remained in stainless steel tanks on the lees. This pristine yellow wine showcases notes of pears and acacia with subtle hints of hazelnut and lees. Dry and vibrant on the palate, it delivers a refreshing, creamy texture with a lingering, taut finish. This is a delicate and flavorful Chardonnay from the southern region. - Joaquin Hidalgo
They define their unoaked 2018 Locura 1 as a modern Chardonnay that was matured with the lees for almost one year and bottled without malolactic. There is a big change here, as this is now produced with grapes from Limarí (Talinay), and it was produce with grapes from Cachapoal before. It comes from limestone-rich soils, and the nose denotes a big influence from the aging with the lees in the shape of nutty/smoky aromas that could make you think about barrel aging. The palate has freshness and the limestone and marine saltiness, textured and tasty. Superb Chardonnay. - Luis Gutierrez
Pedro Parra går for at være Chiles største terroirist, og konstant udforsker han nye, ekstreme steder at lave vin. Her er vi oppe i 950 meters højde i området omkring Andesbjergene i det centrale Chile, og Chardonnay er den anvendte druesort.Den har ikke været på fad, men til gengæld har den ligget 12 måneder på gærresterne for yderligere kompleksitet og mundfylde. Det har resulteret i en appellerende næse med duft af citronconfit, lime, jordbær og flint. I munden er det især den cremede, men ikke fede viskositet, der brillerer sammen med citronconfit, der går igen i smagen. Det er ekstremt rent, elegant og fyldigt på samme tid, og det er særdeles sjældent, at man får så meget karakter i en ikke-fadlagret chardonnay. Det smager af mere! - Rasmus Palsgård
Pale gold. Explosively perfumed aromas of fresh citrus fruits, melon, honey and white flowers, with a fennel nuance that gains strength with air. Deeply pitched Meyer lemon and pear flavors are sharpened by a mineral nuance and a hint of white pepper. Combines power and finesse with a deft hand and finishes long and stony, with excellent clarity and a subtle touch of iodine. This sexy Chardonnay was raised entirely in older oak casks.
There is a brightness and focus in the 2013 Locura 1 that makes it quite different from the 2014. It is a Chardonnay from Alto Cachapoal, basically unoaked and matured with lees for one year. It has the classical notes from the grape and superb length, persistence and minerality; the wine is very precise and focused. It does not go through malolactic fermentation.This is mineral and tasty, and superb value for the money. - Luis Gutierrez
