Los Vascos is a historic Chilean estate in the Colchagua Valley, owned by Domaines Barons de Rothschild (Lafite) since 1988, where French expertise meets Chile’s exceptional terroir. Located between the Andes and the Coastal Range, the 3,600‑hectare property benefits from abundant sunshine, a frost‑free Pacific‑influenced microclimate, and semi‑arid soils ideal for producing elegant, expressive wines. With vineyard roots dating back to the 18th century and a modern quality‑driven approach introduced by DBR Lafite, Los Vascos blends Chilean tradition with Bordeaux know‑how to craft refined Cabernet Sauvignon, Carmenère, Chardonnay, and Sauvignon Blanc that showcase purity, balance, and a strong sense of place.
Intense color tinged with purple. On the nose, the wine reveals fruit aromas such as blackberry, plum and black cherry that gradually evolve with notes of white pepper and herbaceous notes characteristic of this grape variety. On the palate, the tannins are soft, silky with a pleasant balance between density and acidity.
93 James Suckling Dark berries with sweet-tobacco and flower-stem undertones. Full-bodied with a tight, juicy and rather tannic palate. Flavorful finish. Just a hint of chocolate and cedar at the end. A more muscular style of carmenere. Better in a year or two, but already excellent.
90 Wine Spectator Vibrant acidity backs the concentrated dark fruit and Asian spice flavors in this red, with plenty of dark chocolate accents, followed by dried mint and forest floor notes on the finish.
