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J. Bouchon - Mingre Winery Lodge
Chilean Tradition Grafted on French Roots |
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Experience more than 100 years of Chile’s pre-eminent wine history with a stay at the Bouchon family hacienda “Santa Maria de Mingre Estate.” The estate was founded in 1892 when M. Julio Bouchon S., a French immigrant from Bordeaux, purchased 370 hectares (1000+ acres) in the Maule Valley, a region known for its unique soil and Mediterranean climate.
Visits to J. Bouchon are arranged exclusively through Santiago Adventures and are an intimate experience with the winery owners. During your stay you will be treated to the best of Chilean hospitality and explore the traditions of the Chilean "campo." A visit to their Mingre estate is like going back to colonial times to a real Chilean farm where traditions are still kept, Chilean "Huasos" (cowboys) are seen on horseback and nature surrounds you.
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Bouchon vines, with an average age of 60 years, produce wines deep in color and rich, fruity flavors. Reserve wines mature in French oak for 3-12 months. Consulting winemaker Patrick Valette has worked with J. Bouchon over the past several years creating internationally acclaimed wines.
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| Winemaker Patrick Valette |
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"J. Bouchon was magical. My horseback ride through the vines at dusk was the highlight of my South America experience. "
Peter Mettyear
London, England
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| J. Bouchon - Mingre Winery Lodge - Itinerary |
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Day 1 - We will depart from your hotel in Santiago at 9:30am and drive south to the Curico Valley. The valley is home to some of the big names in Chilean wine including San Pedro--the second largest winery in Chile--and Miguel Torres, the famous Spanish winemaker who first introduced modern wine making techniques to Chile. We will stop in to the Miguel Torres Winery for a history lesson about their arrival to Chile in 1979, and taste some of their innovative wines of the Cordillera line.
Next we will visit the new Viña Altacima winery. Owner/wine maker Klaus Schröder has been making wine in Chile for over 40 years – previously with wineries such as San Pedro, Santa Rita and Errazuriz. It is a small, modest winery, but very well-designed and producing first-rate results. We will have lunch in the Schröder’s home after the visit.
Continuing an hour south, we will arrive to the Maule Valley. Here will be met by our host and fourth generation wine producer, Julio Bouchon. He and his family’s Chilean farm at Santa Maria de Mingre will take you back to colonial times where traditions are still kept. Chilean “huasos” (farmer/cowboy) are seen on horseback and you are surrounded by nature and tranquility. “Mingre” is where they produce their best wines as well as where you will find their modern winery and hacienda-style home built in 1890.
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Day 2 - Mingre Life - Today you will have the day to explore and experience Mingre life.
Start your day exploring their private estate by horseback, mountain bike or on foot with Julio as your guide. He will tell you about their Mingre vineyards as well as the surrounding natural habitat identifying the native trees, birds and other wildlife. Returning to the guest house there is time to freshen up before a private tour of the winery facilities, premium tasting and delicious homemade lunch with Julio.
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"What gracious hosts"
Jim Shutiak
Calgary, Alberta, Canada |
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Afternoon & evening at the lodge - As you begin to relax and take in the evening breezes and tranquility of the vineyard, you might enjoy a siesta or a soak in the uniquely-crafted Bouchon barrel hot tub. For dinner, you will experience a traditional Chilean asado and of course continue tasting the many fine Bouchon wines. Finally, Mingre life always promises an unforgettable night’s sleep after a perfect day in Chilean wine country.
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Great idea for your old 45.000 liter wine barrels - a wood fired hot tub for 15 persons with vineyard views.
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Day 3 Maule Valley - Buenos dias! You will have a fresh country breakfast before we say goodbye to our gracious host, Julio, and continue with our wine valley exploration. Driving deeper into the Maule valley we will arrive to Viña Caliboro. This hidden gem is the Chilean estate of Francesco Marone Cinzano. Their Erasmo wine is a unique Chilean wine that follows in the footsteps of four centuries of excellence in winemaking by the Cinzano family in Italy. We will tour the winery, which is housed in a beautifully restored adobe bodega before our tasting and special lunch in their farmhouse. In the afternoon, this magical tour of Chile ’s wine country will end back in Santiago.
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| J Bouchon - Mingre Winery Lodge - 2012 Prices |
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Reservations are required at least two days before your tour. The tours are private and include:
- Round trip transportation from your hotel in Santiago
- English-speaking guide with knowledge in Chilean wines
- Two nights lodging in Mingre Wine Lodge
- Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner at Mingre Wine Lodge
- Horseback riding and other activities at Mingre Wine Lodge
- Chilean Wine Region Map
- Bottled water in vehicle
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Single Supplement $485
Click here to reserve this tour.
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| If you have any questions or would like to make a reservation please call in US to 802-904- 6798, us or use our convenient reservation form. |
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