François Lurton Hacienda Araucano - Lolol Valley 'Clo de Lolol' 2020

Chile is a paradise for vines, thanks to its stable, cool climate and a lack of disease. Although François and his brother Jacques had been making Chilean wine since 1992, it was not until 2000 that they found the perfect spot in the Colchagua Valley. They bought 200 hectares (combining seven different estates into a single family) in an area that had never previously been used for winegrowing. Today, the estate has 28 hectares of vines, and Lolol has become a sought-after location for wine production. Located in a magnificent spot on the Ruta del Vino, we developed wine tourism on the estate to cater to the growing numbers of wine enthusiasts in Colchagua Valley.

Clos de Lolol is a blend of our best plots of Carménère, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. Each part of our Lolol vineyard develops different fruity characteristics, that when blended enable the creation of very complex wines that truly express the essence of the Lolol terroir.

Each variety is vinified separately, allowing the grape to express its full potential, with medium-temperature fermentations at 25°C and long macerations in cement vats for 30 to 35 days. Aged 100% in second and third fill French oak barrels.

"This wine comes from vineyards that are 24 miles from the Pacific coast. The nose is austere, with gentle mulberry aromas. A soft palate brings together black fruit and green notes that linger in a medium finish." - 89 Points, Wine Enthusiast

Producer: François Lurton Hacienda Araucano 

Country: Chile

Region: Colchagua Valley

Varietal: Carmenere, Syrah, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec

Appellation: Lolol Valley

Vintage: 2020

Size: 750ml