Grape Variety
100% Merlot
The wine spent six months in French oak barrels before bottling to soften the tannins and add complex layers of flavour.
Alcohol Percentage
13.5%
Cellar Potential
Drink now and over the next 18 months.
Producer
Chateau Los Boldos was founded in 1991 and is situated 100km south of Santiago in the foothills of the Cachapoal Andes. Working with a portion of old vines originally planted in 1948, their focus from an early stage has been on the production of premium wines. The estate has been transformed since being purchased by Sogrape in 2008. Renowned soil scientist and viticultural consultant Pedro Parra (of Clos des Fous) was brought in to assess the plots and match the right variety to the different soils around the estate. The type of rootstock, planting density, orientation and the frequency of irrigation were all within Pedro’s remit, and the results – significantly improved grapes – are now being seen in the wines, especially since Victor Arce, previously of Perez Cruz, joined as winemaker in 2015.
Food Match
A red which you can enjoy on its own, but would work well with simple casseroles, BBQ favourites and bangers and mash!
ryanbrady1981 (verified owner) – :
A very easy drinking everyday red, smooth finish with savory notes and not too fruity.
Recommended with veal and pork meatballs.
Will (verified owner) – :
At that price, and with a MWS score of 95 this i just too good to ignore. Simply delicious. I’m doubling my order of this from the last time it’s that good!