This Cabernet Sauvignon wine is made from grapes from the family estate, specifically from plot Nr. 5. This particular plot is situated on the foothills of the property, which has colluvial soil. The wine is therefore characterized by a strong palate and intensity for the nose. The wine comprises 90% Cabernet Sauvignon grapes, while the other 10% varies from year to year and will appear registered in the Winemakers’ Book. The wine is 100% matured over a period of 12 months in French oak barrels, after which it rests for a further 6 months after bottling before being released to the market. The annual capacity is 30 barrels of Limited Edition wine. The wine has a firm body, an elegant, silky palate, fine tannins and reveals a good balance of toasted oak and dry fruits.
Lafken Cabernet Sauvignon
Lafken, Cabernet Sauvignon, 750 ml
Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon
Viña Lafken, Maipo Valley
Composition: 90% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Winemaker choice
Vintage: 2010
Oenologist: Miguel Besoain
Pairing: This is a wine for every day; It will be a good companion at lunchtime, at picnics or to drink it with pizzas, pasta and vegetables. Serve within 3 years at 16-18°C (60-68°F).
Tasting notes:
Colour: Semi intense red ruby colour, with black cherry highlights; with numerous semi-slow legs.
Aromas: Intense nose of berries, such as cherry, and black fruit notes like plum, quince and walnut, with smoked notes and spices like cumin, cardamom and tarragon.
Palate: soft and pleasant attack on the mouth, a half full palate without being exuberant. Good alcoholic balance and a soft, half long finish, without being rough.
Reference value – Case of 9 litres – Valparaíso FOB 90 – 150 US$ (USD)
