COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2023
GRAPE
Chardonnay
PRODUCER
Clos des Fous
REGION
Malleco Valley
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Light
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Clos des Fous Locura 1 is a 100% Chardonnay from the Malleco Valley in Chile, a region known for its extreme southern latitude and cool climate. The estate, Clos des Fous, was established with the goal of highlighting diverse Chilean terroirs. The Latuffa vineyard in Malleco employs biodynamic and dry-farming methods on soils composed of volcanic tuff, ash, gravel, moraine, and shale. The winemaking philosophy centers on minimal intervention, allowing the extreme terroir to express itself.
ALCOHOL
13.0%
AVG. PRICE
€28
STYLE
Natural
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
8-10°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Grown at one of the world's southernmost vineyard sites.
Fact 02
Vineyard practices are biodynamic and dry-farmed.
Fact 03
Minimal intervention winemaking emphasizes vineyard expression.
Fact 04
Soils are a complex mix of volcanic tuff, ash, gravel, and shale.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Clos des Fous Locura 1 undergoes direct pressing followed by fermentation with wild yeasts. It is aged for nine months on fine lees in stainless steel tanks, without stirring or racking, to maintain its fresh character. Malolactic fermentation is intentionally avoided to preserve the wine's natural acidity and crispness. The winemaking process prioritizes minimal intervention to reflect the vineyard's terroir.
