very earthy single vineyard pinot noir from Chile.
VY info - Pucalan Arenaria - About 10 acres in total planted in
2008-9 has granitic soil. avg 330 feet elevation
Clos des Fous was founded in 2008 by four friends. They make wine with tension, from grapes grown in extreme terroir and with minimum cellar practices. Right up our alley.
Fresh & precise Pinot for Burgundy fans. Subtle cherry pit fruit and plenty of earthy tones in perfect balance, we could drink this all day. Savory nose of green peppercorn, autumn leaves, wet slate, and forest floor. Very pretty pale color is deceptive, as this falls closer to medium bodied for Pinot. Strawberry seeds, mushroom, and graphite on the palate.
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serious with modest alcohol and good freshness. The vineyard was planted with Burgundy selections of Pinot. It fermented with indigenous yeasts and matured in concrete. more serious.
region: Aconcagua Costa, Chile
varietal: 100% Pinot Noir
style: light earthy red
farming/cellar: sustainable farming, 4-day cold soak, 20% stem inclusion, vinified in concrete & aged on the lees for 18 months and bottled lightly filtered
pairing: grilled salmon,
