François Lurton 2012 Hacienda Araucano Reserva Carmenère (Colchagua Valley)

Country: Chile / Hacienda Araucano Reserva
Variety: Carmenère Colchagua Valley
Winery: François Lurton /

Hard plum and berry aromas come with brushy herbal scents and a strong whiff of asphalt. The mouthfeel is forward and direct, with loud acidity. Blackberry, plum, herb and spice flavors dominate, while the finish is peppery and tastes of minty oak.