Hacienda Araucano
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Hacienda Araucano: François Lurton in Chile
Hacienda Araucano is the Chilean estate of François Lurton, from one of Bordeaux's best known winemaking families. François and his brother Jacques had been making wine in Chile since 1992, and in 2000 they bought 200 hectares in Lolol, in the west of the Colchagua Valley, joining seven old farms into one property on land that had never been planted with vines. Today the estate has 28 hectares of vineyard near the Coastal mountain range, farmed organically, and Lolol has become one of the most sought-after corners of Colchagua.
Hacienda Araucano: Quick Reference
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Location | Lolol, Colchagua Valley, Chile |
| Founded | 2000, by François and Jacques Lurton |
| Estate | 200 hectares, with 28 hectares of vines |
| Appellations | DO Lolol and DO Colchagua Valley |
| Farming | Organic |
| Grapes | Carmenère, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Syrah, Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc |
| Top Wines | Gran Araucano Cabernet Sauvignon, Alka Carmenère, Clos de Lolol |
The Wines of Hacienda Araucano
| Wine | What It Is | The Story |
|---|---|---|
| Gran Araucano Cabernet Sauvignon | The flagship Cabernet | Cabernet Sauvignon from Lolol, aged 18 months in French oak. Bell pepper, red fruit and oak spice over tight tannins; good now and better with time in the cellar. |
| Alka Carmenère | The top Carmenère | The estate's top Carmenère, from Chile's signature grape: deep and powerful, with dark berries, eucalyptus and black pepper, firm ripe tannins and a long, spicy finish. |
| Clos de Lolol | The estate red blend | Carmenère, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot from the best plots, hand harvested, each variety fermented separately in cement and aged in French oak. |
| Humo Blanco | Organic varietal wines | Single-grape wines that show what Lolol does with each variety: Pinot Noir, Cabernet Franc, Carmenère, Cabernet Sauvignon and Sauvignon Blanc. |
| l'Atelier | Small-batch wines | The estate's small-batch range: a Pet Nat sparkling wine, Naranjo, a skin-contact orange wine of Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay, and a Syrah Viognier. |
Every Hacienda Araucano wine currently in stock is listed above, with available vintages and formats, and new arrivals appear here automatically. Some wines are sold in half cases of six bottles.
Why Lolol?
Lolol sits in the western part of the Colchagua Valley, closer to the Pacific than the valley floor, where cooler conditions and poor soils slow ripening. That is why the Lurtons chose it: Cabernet and Carmenère keep their freshness and herbal lift, and cooler-climate grapes like Pinot Noir and Sauvignon Blanc keep bright acidity. The result is Chilean wine with more tension and less heaviness than many warmer sites produce.
Serving and Food Pairing
Serve Gran Araucano, Alka and Clos de Lolol at 60 to 65°F, and decant young bottles for an hour. They are made for grilled steak, lamb, venison and Chilean or Argentine asado. Humo Blanco Carmenère and Cabernet Franc work with empanadas, roast chicken and pork. Serve the Sauvignon Blanc and Pet Nat well chilled with ceviche, oysters and salads, and the Naranjo slightly cool with spiced dishes, cured meats and aged cheeses.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hacienda Araucano
Who owns Hacienda Araucano?
Hacienda Araucano belongs to François Lurton, of the Lurton winemaking family of Bordeaux. He founded it in 2000 with his brother Jacques.
Where is Hacienda Araucano?
The estate is in Lolol, in the western Colchagua Valley of Chile, near the Coastal mountain range. Its wines are labeled DO Lolol or DO Colchagua Valley.
Are Araucano wines organic?
Yes. The estate is farmed organically, and the Humo Blanco, l'Atelier and Clos de Lolol wines are labeled organic.
What is Gran Araucano?
Gran Araucano is the estate's flagship Cabernet Sauvignon, from Lolol and aged 18 months in French oak. It drinks well young and can also age in the cellar.
What is Alka Carmenère?
Alka is Hacienda Araucano's top Carmenère, a powerful, structured red with dark berries, eucalyptus and spice.
What is Humo Blanco?
Humo Blanco is the estate's range of organic single-variety wines, including Pinot Noir, Cabernet Franc, Carmenère, Cabernet Sauvignon and Sauvignon Blanc.
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