"Clos des Fous is about four friends – four crazy guys that have chosen to ignore the "experts" about where to plant vineyards and to trust their own instincts. The team is viticulturist Paco Leyton, winemaker Francois Massoc, terroir hunter Pedro Parra, and "bringer of wisdom" Albert Cussen. Clos des Fous, at his heart, is a project dedicated to finding extreme terroirs in Chile and then exploiting those to craft unique wines. They focus on minimal intervention viticulture and winemaking, with the goal of allowing the terroir to express its natural balance and spirit. They are inspired by the wines of Burgundy, where both Pedro and Francois trained."
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Chile » Itata Valley
Wine Advocate 91 "The highly drinkable 2017 Pour Ma Gueule mixes grapes from Maule and Itata, and in 2017, it's mostly Cinsault, with 9% País and
Wine Enthusiast 92 "EDITORS' CHOICE-Aromas of cool earth, fall leaves and mossy plum and red-berry fruits lead to a palate with grip and flush tannins. Flavors
Wine Advocate 90 "A red you want to buy by the case, one of those thirst wines is the 2015 Pour Ma Gueule. It is a
Stephen Tanzer 91 "The 2011 Grillos Cantores Cabernet Sauvignon uses grapes from the Grillos Cantores (singing crickets) vineyard in the Alto Cachapoal on calcareous gravels, the
James Suckling 94 "A crazy blend of blackberry, blueberry, cloves, leather and dried flowers. Full body with great fruit and round tannins. Such depth and genuine
Vinous Media 90 "Saturated ruby. Smoke-accented aromas of dark berry compote, pipe tobacco and succulent herbs, with subtle mineral and floral qualities adding lift. Shows very
James Suckling 92 "A fresh and stylish red with dark fruit and herbal aromas and flavors. Medium to full body, light tannins and a flavorful finish.
James Suckling 94 "A fascinating handmade wine with so much earth and spice aromas and flavors. Full body, light tannins and a rich and flavorful finish.
James Suckling 96 "This is really exceptional with strawberry skin, spice, flower and chalk stone. Full body, great depth and length. Incredible mouthfeel. Made from a
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