Clos des Fous Locura 2 Chardonnay 2017

Clos des Fous Locura 2 Chardonnay 2017

 

Zoom Mouse over image to zoom
Clos des Fous
Locura 2 Chardonnay 2017
  • Vintage : 2017
  • Country : Chile
  • Region :
  • Subregion :
  • Type : White
  • Style : Creamy Full Bodied White
  • Format : 75cl
  • Alcohol : 13,5°
  • Grappes : 100% Chardonnay

The Alto Cachapoal D.O. is a cold, high altitude area of the Andes mountain range, gving the grapes a natural high acidity. The nose has hints of white peach, pear and white flower blossom giving way to a buttery palate.

Experts Score Vintage
JS James Suckling 92 2015
VN Vinous (Antonio Galloni) 91 2014
More information on wine critics and ratings

Vineyards:

This wine is a blend of two different vineyards, both in the Alto Cachapoal D.O. This is a cold, high altitude area of the Andes mountain range, with a glacial climate, which gives the grapes a natural high acidity, and less sun exposure. The first vineyard has a colluvial soil - a sandy clay - which is very deep and full of volcanic rocks and pebbles, and allows for very deep root development. The second vineyard is the Grillos Cantores vineyard, which has alluvial soil mixed with gravel with limestone, and also allows for very deep root development.

Vinification:

Work in the winery was relatively minimal. The Locura 1 Chardonnay was fermented with wild yeasts in stainless steel tanks and spent 12 months on its lees. No malolactic fermentation took place. Five percent of the wine was aged in used oak barrels to add further structure and complexity.

Tasting notes:

The wine is pale gold with a green hue. On the nose are aromas of white peach, pear and white flowers which continue onto the fresh palate, where a subtle note of butter is evident. Complex and balanced the wine is framed by bright acidity with a persistent, mineral finish.

James Suckling (JS) : 92 Points (2015)
A bright and fruity chardonnay with hints of straw and stone. Medium to full body, sliced pear and lemon character. And a long and flavorful finish. No malo gives this a linear backbone and brightness. Drink now.

Vinous (Antonio Galloni) (VN) : 91 Points (2014)
Feb 2017 - Green-tinged straw. Lively, mineral-accented aromas of pear and Meyer lemon are joined by hints of jasmine and anise that emerge with air. Silky, concentrated and seamless in texture, offering energetic citrus and orchard fruit flavors that slowly deepen on the back half. Finishes sappy, minerally and quite long; echoes of citrus pith and dusty minerals add closing cut. -- Josh Raynolds

Clos des Fous Tocao 2014
Clos des Fous Tocao 2014
Clos des Fous
Tocao 2014
RP
92
A mesmerising Malbec made from vines planted in 1914 in the cooler southern Bío-Bío Valley, producing grapes with beautiful acidity and fruit characteristics. Ripe, rich and well-structured with a lingering, intense finish.
59,00 €
Quantity : moins plus
Wine regions guide
19,90 €
Quantity : Moins     Plus
 
 
We also suggest...
Chile
91+ Robert Parker
Clos des Fous Tocao 2014
Clos des Fous Locura 2 Chardonnay 2017
A mesmerising Malbec made from vines planted in 1914 in the cooler southern Bío-Bío Valley, producing grapes with beautiful acidity and fruit characteristics. Ripe, rich and well-structured with a lingering, intense finish.
Locura 2 Chardonnay 2017
59,00 €
Chile
Viu Manent Viu 8 Cuvée Infinito 2018
Viu Manent Locura 2 Chardonnay 2017
Locura 2 Chardonnay 2017
54,90 €
Chile
90 Robert Parker
De Martino Legado Chardonnay 2023
De Martino Locura 2 Chardonnay 2017
De Martino Legado Chardonnay captures the essence of the Limarí Valley with its vibrant citrus, saline notes, and a creamy texture, perfectly showcasing the influence of the region’s calcareous soils.
Locura 2 Chardonnay 2017
18,90 €
Italy
89 Robert Parker
G.D. Vajra Barbera d'Alba 2020
G.D. Vajra Locura 2 Chardonnay 2017
A violet red colour alludes to the sweet dark fruits giving it a refined elegance. Powerful and rich on the nose, it is concentrated and smooth: rich and fruity while leaving room for hay, tobacco…
Locura 2 Chardonnay 2017
21,90 €
New Zealand
90 Robert Parker
Saint Clair Omaka Reserve Pinot Noir 2022
Saint Clair Locura 2 Chardonnay 2017
A richly textured Marlborough Pinot Noir with refined dark berry fruit, subtle oak, and silky structure—precision and power in perfect harmony.
Locura 2 Chardonnay 2017
30,90 €
USA
94 James Suckling
Calera Ryan Vineyard Pinot Noir 2019
Calera Locura 2 Chardonnay 2017
The Calera Ryan Vineyard Pinot Noir is a beautifully complex and age-worthy wine from Mt. Harlan’s high-altitude vineyards. Offering enticing aromatics and luxurious flavors, it balances vibrant fruit with supple tannins, showcasing the unique terroir of this historic vineyard.
Locura 2 Chardonnay 2017
93,00 €