2022 Clos de Fous ‘Mr. Chile’, Itata, Chile
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Cinsault 68%, Pais 22%, Carignan 10%
Founded in 2008 by Pedro Parra (one of our favorite natural wine makers), Francois Massoc, Paco Leyton, and Albert Cussen Clos de Fous is a passion project with a mission to show the world what the wines of Chile can be. With vineyards in Malleco, Guarilihue, Alto Cahapoal, and Western Aconcagua the project is able to remain innovative and creative in their winemaking. This cuvée, ‘Mr. Chile’, was originally created as a collaboration between Clos de Fous, Brazos Wine, and the famous Bacchanal wine bar in New Orleans. The joyful red blend shows aromas of ripe red berries, tobacco, red florals, mint, eucalyptus, and juicy apple on the nose. The palate bursts with red raspberries and strawberries, subtle tones of caramel, dark chocolate, and earl gray tea on the finish. This wine makes an excellent pairing with the spice-forward, roast-y, comfort foods of this season. Try it with baked squash, wild rice, and roasted chicken.