Bright red like cherries. Fruity aromas like strawberries and cherries stand out, with a hint of dried herbs. When you put it in your mouth, it is light, juicy and fresh, and I remember wines from the past being like this. It has a very straightforward taste that reminds you of the wine you have just tasted. Of course you can drink it now, but you can enjoy its freshness for at least two years. This wine goes well with fish dishes, pasta, and appetizers. The Pais grape variety was brought to Chile by Spanish missionaries in the 16th century.
Due to its high reproductive power and high yield, it spread easily throughout Chile, but the number of vineyards has decreased due to the recent popularity of noble varieties in overseas markets. In such a situation, this brand was started with the aim of reviving the traditional País variety, the origin of Chilean wine.
<Bouchon Family Wines> French immigrant Emilio Bouchon settled in Chile in 1887. He purchased a vineyard in the Colchagua Valley. In the 1970s, Emilio's grandson Julio purchased a vineyard in the Maule Valley and established a winery. This marked the start of the current Bouchon Winery. In the 21st century, the business expanded along with the global advancement of Chilean wine. Currently, winemaking is being carried out by the fourth generation, Julio's children.
While continuing their winemaking traditions, they are also trying new things. They are actively involved in Vigno's activities to save old Carignan vines, and they are also focusing on the Pais grape variety, known as the origin of Chilean wine, to create wines that combine the old and the new.
Winemaker Christian Sepulveta is one of the most notable winemakers in Chile today, having been named Young Winemaker of the Year by renowned British wine critic Tim Atkin MW in his 2019 Chile Report.