Viña Los Vascos
At Los Vascos, generation after generation, we dedicate ourselves to caring for our vineyards and orchards, preserving our unique ecosystem. We are committed to our land and to the well-being of our rural community. Together, we cultivate to sow the future.
The vintage
The summer had high but not extreme temperatures; autumn was relatively cold at harvest time, which allowed keeping a more active and efficient canopy until well into the season. This produced a fine phenolic maturity to balance the level of alcohol. The cold autumn allowed waiting for perfect maturity from the oldest cabernet sauvignon vines on the estate that produce “Le Dix”. “El Fraile” was harvested between 14 and 16 April, with each parcel meticulously picked at the ideal moment thanks to a very precise “zoning” of the vineyards. Le Dix 2007 is a blend, still strongly Cabernet Sauvignon (85%) but with the complementary support of Carmenère (10%) and Syrah (5%) which add greater roundness and complexity.
Varietals
Cabernet sauvignon : 85%
Carménère : 10%
Syrah : 5%
Carménère : 10%
Syrah : 5%
Tasting
Le Dix 2007 has a deep red garnet colour. The powerful nose develops aromas of very ripe black fruit and wild cherries with notes of cedar, laurel, and licorice. The oak is pleasantly integrated thus complementing the enjoyable aromas of toasted coffee, vanilla, tobacco and cinnamon. The Syrah adds nuances of violets and raspberries. In the mouth, it is round, dense, fresh and fruity. Even though the wine is concentrated, Le Dix remains very balanced and elegant improving the freshness and length with rich but ripe and soft tannins. It finishes with a strong taste of cherry and a light bitterness of walnut peel typical of great Cabernets. The Carmenère adds enjoyable touches of pepper. A very good vintage!