The winery
Los Vascos
Chilean wine estate located in the Colchagua Valley, owned by Domaines Barons de Rothschild (Lafite); best known for its Cabernet Sauvignon and high-end cuvées such as Le Dix.
- Valle de Colchagua (Regione O'Higgins) · Cile
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The story
The estate's modern origins are linked to the acquisition by Domaines Barons de Rothschild. With historic local roots in the Peralillo area, the estate was developed and enhanced under DBR Lafite's management to express the potential of the Chilean terroir within the context of the French winemaking tradition.
Production philosophy
An approach that combines DBR Lafite's expertise and methods with local Chilean practices: meticulous vineyard care, selection of historic parcels, and attention to the ecosystem and surrounding rural community, with production ranging from widely distributed lines to more prestigious cuvées.
Terroir and vineyards
The estate is located in the Peralillo district, in the Colchagua Valley, between the Coastal Range and the Andes, about 200 km southwest of Santiago. The vineyards lie in a cooler part of the valley, benefiting from maritime influence; the soils cited in the technical sheets are mainly clays over 'tosca' bedrock.
Awards and recognition
Recognitions and critical scores for individual bottlings in specialized publications.
Characteristics
- Grape varieties
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Carménère
- Syrah
- Cabernet Franc
- Malbec
- Chardonnay
- Sauvignon Blanc
What makes it distinctive
- Owned by Domaines Barons de Rothschild; acquired and developed in the modern era by DBR Lafite.
- Located in Peralillo, Colchagua Valley, an area renowned for the excellence of Cabernet Sauvignon in Chile.
- Flagship 'Le Dix' line and ranges such as Grande Réserve and Cromas.
- Strong focus on vineyard management, the local ecosystem, and the well-being of the rural community.
- Production of both mass-market wines and labels for ageing and reserve.
