{"product_id":"j-bouchon-pais-viejo-maule-valley-chile","title":"J. Bouchon 'Pais Viejo', Maule Valley, Chile","description":"\u003cp\u003eWild strawberry, sour cherry, and fresh red fruit lead into floral, herbal, and lightly earthy notes, carried by vivid acidity and a supple, juicy frame. 2025 J. Bouchon 'Pais Viejo' is made entirely from País grown on dry-farmed, head-trained vines averaging 103 years of age in Maule's coastal drylands, where ancient granitic sandy loam soils and traditional farming preserve a distinctive expression of this historic variety. Hand harvesting, zaranda destemming, native-yeast fermentation, and concrete tanks keep the winemaking deliberately restrained, continuing Bouchon's long-standing work to give old-vine País a clear and unadorned voice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e José Álvarez\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConsulting Winemaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Christian Sepúlveda\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrapes:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% País\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFarming:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dry-farmed, Certified Sustainable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVineyard Source:\u003c\/strong\u003e Old head-trained, Gobelet vines in the coastal drylands\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVine Age:\u003c\/strong\u003e Average 103 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very old granitic sandy loam derived from the Coastal Mountains, with quartz and other mineral material\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eElevation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 650 feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest Method:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-harvested\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDestemming:\u003c\/strong\u003e Traditional zaranda made from wooden sticks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFermentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Native-yeast fermentation in concrete tanks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12.5%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCases Imported:\u003c\/strong\u003e 500\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSensory Description:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBright cherry in color, with an energetic aromatic profile of wild strawberry, sour cherry, fresh red berries, and wildflowers. Herbal and lightly earthy accents give the fruit additional definition without adding weight. The palate is juicy and fluid, with refreshing acidity providing much of the wine's structure alongside firm but unobtrusive tannins. The old-vine fruit brings concentration without heaviness, allowing cherry, red currant, floral notes, and subtle savory tones to remain clear through the fresh, focused finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAwards \u0026amp; Accolades:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e92 Points:\u003c\/strong\u003e Descorchados, 2025 Vintage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e91 Points:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tim Atkin, 2025 Vintage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaker’s Background:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBouchon's history in Chile began in 1887, when Emile Bouchon left a winegrowing family in Arveyres near Bordeaux and travelled to Chile to work as a winemaking consultant. His grandson Julio Bouchon Sr., after studying oenology in Bordeaux, later turned toward the drylands of Maule and acquired the Mingre estate in 1977, drawn by its old vineyards, granitic soils, and historic cellar. Later generations of the Bouchon family helped refocus the winery on the heritage varieties and old vineyards of Maule, with País becoming particularly important to its identity. In 2024, Viña Undurraga acquired VFC Wines and the Bouchon brand, integrating it into Undurraga Wine Group while the Bouchon family retained its Mingre vineyards, winery, and hotel. José Álvarez subsequently took responsibility for Bouchon's winemaking, working with former head winemaker Christian Sepúlveda in an advisory capacity. Pais Viejo remains closely connected to the winery's modern revival of País, using old dry-farmed vines and low-intervention cellar practices to emphasize the variety's freshness, delicacy, and historic connection to Maule.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServing Suggestions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServe lightly chilled to emphasize the wine's fresh red fruit, floral character, and lively acidity. Its light body and savory edge make it particularly versatile with grilled or roasted fish, tomato-based pasta, charcuterie, roast chicken, pork, mushrooms, empanadas, grilled vegetables, and lightly seasoned dishes. 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