The Winery Clos des Fous of Cachapoal Valley of Central Valley

Winery Clos des Fous - Subsollum Pinot Noir
The winery offers 20 different wines
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Its wines get an average rating of 3.7.
It is ranked in the top 25 of the estates of Central Valley.
It is located in Cachapoal Valley in the region of Central Valley

The Winery Clos des Fous is one of the world's great estates. It offers 20 wines for sale in of Cachapoal Valley to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top Winery Clos des Fous wines

Looking for the best Winery Clos des Fous wines in Cachapoal Valley among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Winery Clos des Fous wines. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be suitable with the wines from this area. Learn more about the region and the Winery Clos des Fous wines with technical and enological descriptions.

The top red wines of Winery Clos des Fous

Food and wine pairings with a red wine of Winery Clos des Fous

How Winery Clos des Fous wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of monkfish tail with white butter, bacon and mushroom tagliatelle or wild boar stew marinated in red wine.

Organoleptic analysis of red wines of Winery Clos des Fous

On the nose the red wine of Winery Clos des Fous. often reveals types of flavors of cherry, minerality or vegetal and sometimes also flavors of oak, spices or red fruit. In the mouth the red wine of Winery Clos des Fous. is a powerful with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in the red wines of Winery Clos des Fous

  • 2015With an average score of 3.81/5
  • 2014With an average score of 3.79/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.78/5
  • 2013With an average score of 3.78/5
  • 2010With an average score of 3.72/5
  • 2011With an average score of 3.67/5

The grape varieties most used in the red wines of Winery Clos des Fous.

  • Pinot Noir
  • Carignan
  • Pais
  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Malbec

Discovering the wine region of Cachapoal Valley

The wine region of Cachapoal Valley is located in the region of Rapel Valley of Central Valley of Chile. Wineries and vineyards like the Viña Vik Winery or the Domaine Lapostolle produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Cachapoal Valley are Cabernet-Sauvignon, Carmenère and Merlot, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Cachapoal Valley often reveals types of flavors of cherry, fig or ripe blackberries and sometimes also flavors of milk chocolate, espresso or baking spice.

In the mouth of Cachapoal Valley is a powerful. We currently count 169 estates and châteaux in the of Cachapoal Valley, producing 743 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Cachapoal Valley go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or pork.

The top white wines of Winery Clos des Fous

Food and wine pairings with a white wine of Winery Clos des Fous

How Winery Clos des Fous wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or vegetarian such as recipes of light stuffed tomatoes, leek and salmon lasagna or quiche lorraine.

Organoleptic analysis of white wines of Winery Clos des Fous

On the nose the white wine of Winery Clos des Fous. often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, orange or tropical fruit and sometimes also flavors of floral, citrus fruit or spices. In the mouth the white wine of Winery Clos des Fous. is a powerful.

The best vintages in the white wines of Winery Clos des Fous

  • 2014With an average score of 3.73/5
  • 2013With an average score of 3.71/5
  • 2011With an average score of 3.70/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.65/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.60/5
  • 2010With an average score of 3.60/5

The grape varieties most used in the white wines of Winery Clos des Fous.

  • Chardonnay
  • Riesling

Discover the grape variety: Chardonnay

The white Chardonnay is a grape variety that originated in France (Burgundy). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by small bunches, and small grapes. White Chardonnay can be found in many vineyards: South West, Burgundy, Jura, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Beaujolais, Savoie & Bugey, Loire Valley, Champagne, Rhone Valley, Armagnac, Lorraine, Alsace, Provence & Corsica.

Discover other wineries and winemakers neighboring the Winery Clos des Fous

Planning a wine route in the of Cachapoal Valley? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of wines similar to Winery Clos des Fous.

Discover the grape variety: Carmenère

Carménère is a grape variety of Bordeaux origin. It is the result of a cross between Cabernet Franc and Gros Cabernet. In France, it occupies only about ten hectares, but it is also grown in Chile, Peru, the Andes, California, Italy and Argentina. The leaves of the carmenere are shiny and revolute. Its berries are round and medium-sized. Carménère is susceptible to grey rot, especially in wet autumn. It can also be exposed to the risk of climatic coulure, which is why it is important to grow it on poor soil and in warm areas. Carménère is associated with an average second ripening period. This variety has only one approved clone, 1059. It can be vinified with Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. It produces a rich, highly coloured wine, which acquires character when combined with other grape varieties.

News about Winery Clos des Fous and wines from the region

Chile harvest report 2022: ‘a challenging year in terms of climate’ 

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Decanter World Wine Awards 2022: Results announced

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Duckhorn expands in Napa Valley with vineyard deals

Duckhorn Portfolio said it has acquired around 20 hectares (50 acres) of Napa Valley vineyards via separate deals. This includes 16 hectares (40 acres) of the Stanly Ranch vineyard in Los Carneros and the four-hectare (10 acre) Red Wing vineyard in St. Helena, said the group, which is listed under the ‘Napa’ ticker on the New York Stock Exchange. ‘As our portfolio has evolved to include 10 renowned luxury wineries, our commitment to having a robust estate vineyard programme continues to be centr ...

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