Los Vascos Le Dix

Le Dix is predominantly made from an old plot of Cabernet Sauvignon called El Fraile, which means the Monk. Nestled at the heart of the vineyard, the vines are planted at high density and produce high quality grapes of remarkable concentration. Selected Syrah and Carmenère are blended in to add complexity to the wine. Made with the utmost care, just like the Bordeaux Grands Crus. Grapes are carefully selected and hand harvested. This wine will reveal its complexity with further bottle ageing. Cellar in good conditions for up to ten years or more.

Stretching from the Coastal range to the foothills of the Andes mountains, Colchagua’s Mediterranean climate and privileged terroirs have made it a place of choice to produce quality wines in Chile. Los Vascos estate lies at the foothills of the coastal range, 200km South West of Santiago, in the cooler part of Colchagua where the vines benefit from the natural cooling influence of the Pacific Ocean.

Winemaker notes

2019: Le Dix 2019 has an intense ruby red color. Like the color, the nose is intense and complex, exhibiting notes of red and black fruits such as cherries, accompanied by spicy undertones (nutmeg and cinnamon) and hints of cedar, tobacco and cocoa. On the palate, it has the unmistakable volume and smoothness of a warmer year. The mouth is long, with a pleasant sensation of sweetness and a fruity aftertaste. Overall, Le Dix 2019 shows a more intense and lush personality, whilst keeping the elegance that has earned it the spotlight.

2016

James Suckling 93: Precision and focus to this young red with blueberry, hints of dark chocolate and cigar box. Full body, silky tannins and a flavorful finish. Linear, polished and refined. Best Dix ever? Drink in 2019.

2018

Wine Advocate 92: The classical modern 2018 Le Dix was made with Cabernet Sauvignon and 8% Syrah, produced in a clean style with good ripeness and generous oak coming through as both powerful and elegant, varietal, spicy and peppery, with a balanced palate and fine tannins. I liked the seriousness, balance and harmony. 96,000 bottles produced. It was bottled in August 2020 after 20% of the wine remained in concrete while the rest was in barrel for 18 months.

James Suckling 95: Cedary wood with cigars, sandalwood, cassis, blackberries, chili chocolate and a fine twist of balsamic note. Medium to full body with a smooth but tight frame, imbedded with creamy, melted tannins. Flavorful, polished and long. Drinkable now, but better after 2024.

2019

James Suckling 94: Complex and deep nose with plenty of nuance. A fine twist of balsamic with some graphite, cigar box and walnut to the background of cassis and sweet berries. Juicy and medium- to full-bodied on the palate with fine tannins. 92% cabernet sauvignon and 8% syrah. Drink or hold.