BOUCHON
The story of the Bouchon winery begins with the adventurous dream of a young Frenchman almost a century and a half ago. Emile Bouchon left his home of small winemakers in Arveyres, near Bordeaux, France, to embark in the spring of 1887 on a ship bound for Chile.
Emile was hired as an oenological consultant and after many years of effort he managed to acquire an old winery in the Colchagua Valley, transforming it into one of the most renowned wineries of the time, a tradition that would be continued by his sons Antonio and Abel.
Our winery is a simple and noble construction of adobe walls and clay floor, dating from the early 20th century. Depending on the characteristics and styles of our Chilean wines, the ageing is done in 225 litre French oak barrels, 2,500 litre French oak foudres and 700 litre clay vessels.
We also have 18,500 litre epoxy cement vats, which allow us to vinify our best red grapes separately.
Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon
Deep purplish red, clear and bright.
Pleasant aromas of red and black fruits accompanied by notes of spices such as pepper and dried herbs. It also presents soft notes of tobacco that make it even more complex.
It is a very fruity wine, with soft and agreeable tannins. Very pleasant in taste, with a good volume and a long and persistent finish.
Serving suggestions: It goes well with all types of red meats, lamb, steak, rabbit, roasted in the oven or grilled. It can also be enjoyed with strong mature cheeses.
Reserva Carmenere
Deep bluish violet colour.
Pleasant red fruit aromas on the nose with notes of black pepper. Very fruity on the taste. It is a balanced wine with very soft tannins that fill the palate, with an aftertaste of dried herbs.
Serving suggestions: It goes very well with all kinds of white meats, vegetables and pasta. Especially recommended for well-seasoned meals, where the flavours of the wine are enhanced.
Reserva Merlot
Red colour with violet tones.
On the nose it presents aromas of ripe red fruits such as dried plums, mixed with cherries. In the mouth it presents ripe fruits, with soft tannins and good acidity, which gives a very good freshness at the end.
Serving suggestions: It goes very well with white meats such as chicken, as well as ham, soft cheeses, different types of risottos and pastas served with mushroom or tomato sauces.
Reserva Carmenere Syrah
Deep bluish violet colour.
The nose offers pleasant aromas of red fruits with notes of blackcurrant and bitter chocolate, combined with spicy notes of black pepper. Very fruity and juicy on the palate. It is a balanced, full-bodied wine, with the fruitiness of the Syrah and the spiciness of the Carménère, which pairs very well with a wide variety of dishes.
Serving suggestions: It goes very well with all types of red and white meats and vegetables. Especially recommended for well seasoned meals, where the flavours of the wine are enhanced.
