US
Thee Las Mercedes project belongs to the 4th generation of the Bouchon family in Chile. It was born out of a desire to capture a little bit of who we are in each bottle of wine that carries our label. The philosophy behind Las Mercedes is to dare to make wines with absolute freedom to create the kind of wine we would like to drink ourselves to share with our friends and eventually with the rest of the world.
4TH GENERATION, 3 COMBINATIONS
JULIO
the passion
JUAN
the action
MARÍA
the emotion
Julio, an avid skier, mountain biker and horseman, enjoys expressing his passion for the great outdoors through the wines creates. For him, wine is adrenaline and exploration, in all sense. He is responsible for making Las Mercedes impossible and irresponsible. Thanks for that.
Juan is the builder. He has a lots of quali cations and lots of energy. things happen fast, when he is around. the devil is in the detail and the clocks runs fast. Julio dreams the new project and Juan put every gear in action to make it real. Two are more than one.
María is pure emotion and expression. She dances, sings and acts and teaches others to do it as well. And she is a woman, having a sensibility her brothers miss for sure. She adds that to las mercedes, and a very acute nose. The circle is complete and Las Mercedes is born.
HUNTERS OF TERROIRS
We are hunters of terroirs. We pursue small-size vineyards for each of our wines, seeking a combination of climate and soil that best represents a grape variety in the way we want to express it. Altitude, rainfall, thermal oscillation, orientation to the sun, slope, composition and layers of the soil, are all key elements in our search.
SUSTAINABLE WINS
We have a commitment to minimize and offset the impact of what we do and to have sustainable operations. All our wines have the Sustainability certificate granted by Vinos de Chile and audited by SGS. Also, our wines have Vegan certification, that they do not use derivatives of animal origin.
SINGULAR IS ONE GRAPE, ONE SOIL, ONE WINE.
The wines are unique, made on a terroir from vines that deliver singular characteristics for each wine, intensely highlighting the expression of each origin.
Singular Cabernet Sauvignon,
is made with grapes from vineyards
planted on alluvial soils with
a high level of rounded stones
and low level of clay.
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D.O. Maule Las Cañas |
S 35° 28'28.53'' O 71° 58’ 10.82” |
ALTITUDE 97 MASL |
PARCELS 52 - 55 |
Cabernet Sauvignon • 2021
| Distance from the Pacific Ocean | 54 km |
| Pruning | Double Guyot |
| Genetic material | Clone 46 |
| Rootstock | 1103 Paulsen |
| Vines per hectare | 5,681 |
| Harvest | April 13th |
| Kg/plant | 2,0 kg |
| Weight of bunches | 150 g |
| Planting distances | 0,8*2,2 mt |
| Year of planting | 2000 |
| N° of bottles | 36,000 |
Aged in French
oak barrels,
225L for 8 months
Deep red-violet in color, clean and bright. Pleasant aromas of red and black fruit together with spiced notes like pepper and dried herbs. There is a hint of tobacco that adds to the complexity. The wine is fruity on the palate, with smooth, pleasant tannins. Very satisfying on the palate, with nice volume and a very long finish.
Singular Carmenere, is made with,
grapes from vineyards planted on clay soils, with a top layer with an abundance of rounded stones, and a
second layer with high clay content.
|
D.O. Maule Las Cañas |
S 35° 31’ 26.46” W 71° 50’ 53.53” |
ALTITUDE 60 MASL |
PARCELS 75 - 76 |
Carmenere • 2021
| Distance from the Pacific Ocean | 54 km |
| Pruning | Double Guyot |
| Genetic material | Massal selection |
| Rootstock | 110 Ritcher |
| Vines per hectare | 5,681 |
| Harvest | March 19th |
| Kg/plant | 1,8 kg |
| Weight of bunches | 160 g |
| Planting distances | 0,8*2,2 mt |
| Year of planting | 1998 |
| N° of bottles | 24,000 |
Aged in French
oak barrels,
225L for 8 months
Deep, dark red in color with glints of violet, clean and bright. e nose presents pleasant aromas of red fruit mixed with spices, green pepper, and notes of dark chocolate. e palate reveals notes of red fruit with aromas of dark chocolate and coee. Smooth, rounded tannins, big body, and a long nish.
The grapes for Singular Merlot,
come from vineyards planted
on loamy soils with
high clay content.
|
D.O. Maule Las Cañas |
S 35° 28’ 20.64” W 71° 50’ 49.32” |
ALTITUDE 37 MASL |
PARCELS 51 - 53 |
Merlot • 2021
| Distance from the Pacific Ocean | 54 km |
| Pruning | Double Guyot |
| Genetic material | Clone 181 |
| Rootstock | 110 Ritcher |
| Vines per hectare | 5,681 |
| Harvest | March 8th |
| Kg/plant | 1,9 kg |
| Weight of bunches | 170 g |
| Planting distances | 0,8*2,2 mt |
| Year of planting | 2009 |
| N° of bottles | 18,000 |
Aged in French
oak barrels,
225L for 8 months
Red in color with violet tones. The wine presents aromas of ripe red fruit like dried plum and cherry. The palate reveals more ripe fruit, with smooth tannins and nice acidity, adding a nice freshness on the finish.
Singular Gewustraminer,
is made with grapes from vineyards
planted in colluvial soils
with equal amounts of
stones and clay.
|
D.O. Maule Porvenir |
S 35° 26’ 56” W 71° 35’ 47.54” |
ALTITUDE 50 MASL |
PARCEL 2 |
Gewürztraminer • 2022
| Distance from the Pacific Ocean | 80 km |
| Pruning | Double Guyot |
| Genetic material | Massal selection |
| Rootstock | 1103 Paulsen |
| Vines per hectare | 3,333 |
| Harvest | February 28th |
| Kg/plant | 2,4 kg |
| Weight of bunches | 250 g |
| Planting distances | 1,5*2,0 mt |
| Year of planting | 2005 |
| N° of bottles | 10,000 |
Vinification in
stainless steel tanks.
Of a pale-green color, the intense aromas on the nose are of white flowers and lychee. The palate is fruity with notes of ripe peach, a smooth texture, a nice fresh sensation and a long finish.
The grapes for Singular Chardonnay,
come from vineyards planted in
transported granite
soils with low levels
of decomposition.
|
D.O. Maule Pencahue |
S 35° 19’ 04” W 71° 57’ 41.25” |
ALTITUDE 190 MASL |
PARCELS 8 - 9 |
Chardonnay • 2022
| Distance from the Pacific Ocean | 30 km |
| Pruning | Double Guyot |
| Genetic material | Massal selection |
| Rootstock | Ungrafted |
| Vines per hectare | 3,333 |
| Harvest | March 10th |
| Kg/plant | 1,7 kg |
| Weight of bunches | 150 g |
| Planting distances | 1,5*2,0 mt |
| Year of planting | 1996 |
| N° of bottles | 20,000 |
Vinification in
stainless steel tanks.
The nose presents intense tropical aromas like ripe banana and pineapple, together with fresh citrus notes. The palate is fruity with mineral notes, nice freshness, and good balance.
Singular Sauvignon Blanc,
is made with grapes from
vineyards planted on in situ
granite soil with
low levels of decomposition.
|
D.O. Maule Pencahue |
S 35° 19’ 07” W 71° 57’ 43.85” |
ALTITUDE 197 MASL |
PARCELS 5 - 6 |
Sauvignon Blanc • 2022
| Distance from the Pacific Ocean | 30 km |
| Pruning | Double Guyot |
| Genetic material | Clone 2424 |
| Rootstock | Ungrafted |
| Vines per hectare | 3,333 |
| Harvest | February 25th |
| Kg/plant | 2,5 kg |
| Weight of bunches | 230 g |
| Planting distances | 1,5*2,0 mt |
| Year of planting | 1996 |
| N° of bottles | 30,000 |
Vinification in
stainless steel tanks.
Of a pale-green color, the wine’s nose reveals intense aromas of citrus fruit, a hint of tomato leaf, and a subtle green apple peel note. The palate is fruit-forward with mineral notes, nice freshness, and high acidity.
Remix is a red blend made from “Mediterranean” grapes, all which adapt perfectly to the weather of the Maule valley, being a great expression of the New Chile.
Remix • 2021
| Blend | Syrah 85% |
| Carignan 10% | |
| Cinsault 5% |
| Distance from the Pacific Ocean | 40 km |
| Pruning | Double Guyot |
| Genetic material | Clone 300 |
| Rootstock | 110 Ritcher |
| Vines per hectare | 4,166 |
| Harvest | Syrah March 12th |
| Carignan March 16th | |
| Cinsault March 17th |
| Kg/plant | 1,15 kg |
| Weight of bunches | 120 g |
| Planting distances | 0,8*1,5 mt |
| Year of planting | 2009 |
| N° of bottles | 10,000 |
Aged in French
or «fudres»,
2,500L for 10 months
The nose presents romas of blueberries and blackberries mix with violets notes and presents flavors of red fruits. It has good structure, juicy with firm tannins and long finish.
|
D.O. Maule Mingre |
|
S 35°34´17.76 O 71°59´34.42 |
|
ALTITUDE 184 MASL |
|
PARCELS 11A |
The grapes for Remix
come from vineyards planted in
transported granite
soils with low levels
of decomposition.
The grapes for Remix
come from vineyards planted in
transported granite
soils with low levels
of decomposition.
Las Mercedes, Ensamblaje, is our exploration for balance and complexity.
We select at every harvest parcels
and varietals that offer a distinctive element and blend
them in the right proportions.
Ensamblaje • 2020
| Blend | Cabernet Sauvignon 85% |
| Cabernet Franc 10% | |
| Petit Verdot 5% |
| Distance from the Pacific Ocean | 40 km |
| Pruning | Double Guyot |
| Genetic material | Clone 300 |
| Rootstock | 110 Ritcher |
| Vines per hectare | 8,333 |
| Harvest | Cabernet Sauvignon March 7th |
| Cabernet Franc March 13th | |
| Petit Verdot March 16th |
| Kg/plant | 1,25 kg |
| Weight of bunches | 100 g |
| Planting distances | 0,8*1,5 mt |
| Year of planting | 2009 |
| N° of bottles | 15,000 |
Aged in French
oak barrels,
225L for 12 months
The nose presents aromas of ripe red and black fruit with a note of graphite that adds to complexity. The palate shows a complex wine with very good volume, with flavors of fruit like those shown on the nose. The wine is elegant, with smooth, juicy tannins, nice balance, and a long, pleasant finish.
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D.O. Maule Nirivilo |
|
S 35 S 35° 34' 29.4” W 71° 59' 23.6” |
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ALTITUDE 180 MASL |
|
PARCELS 10A-10B-10C |
The grapes for Ensamblaje come rom vineyards planted in transported granite soils with medium stage of decomposition.
The grapes for Ensamblaje come
rom vineyards planted in
transported granite
soils with medium stage
of decomposition.
