WHERE IT ALL BEGINS

VINEYARDS

LFE vineyard holdings total over 2,000 hectares of prime vineyards in the diverse valleys of Chile. There the grapes benefit from ideal microclimates found in the distinctive regions.

OUR
VINEYARDS

We own 2,000 hectares of vineyards in various valleys of Chile. There, the grapes benefit from the microclimates found in different areas of the country.
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Just 8 kms from the Pacific coastline, a cool-climate vineyard with strong maritime influence, and soft slopes throughout- ideal for producing high quality grapes. Resulting wines show great minerality and subtle salinity.

ACQUIRED IN: 2006
APPELLATION: Leyda Valley
HECTARES TOTAL: 161
ELEVATION: Coastal, valley floor
SOILS:  Alluvial based, clay textures, gravel and zones with exposed granitic rocks.
VARIETALS PLANTED: Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Syrah, Riesling.

Just 2 kms from the Pacific coastline, a cool-climate super-coastal location. Potential for producing high quality grapes for cool-climate varieties.

ACQUIRED IN: 2018
APPELLATION: Santo Domingo, Leyda Valley
HECTARES TOTAL: 140
ELEVATION: Coastal, valley floor
SOILS: Loamy to clay loam soils with terraces of marine origin, resting on sandstone and quartz.
VARIETALS PLANTED: Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Gewürztraminer.

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One of the first family estates, located in central Colchagua. Fertile soils and Mediterranean climate make for the perfect conditions for our classic wines.

ACQUIRED IN: 1980
APPELLATION: Colchagua Valley
HECTARES TOTAL: 185
ELEVATION:Valley floor
SOILS:  Soils of high natural fertility with good organic matter and clay.
VARIETALS PLANTED: Cabernet Sauvignon, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Carmenère, Merlot, Syrah, Alicante Bouschet, Malbec

Located in central Colchagua, dedicated to producing grapes for Classic wines. Deep soils and Mediterranean climate characterize this vineyard.

ACQUIRED IN: 1976
APPELLATION: Colchagua Valley
HECTARES TOTAL: 29
ELEVATION:Valley floor
SOILS:  Deep clay soils with high water table.
VARIETALS PLANTED: Merlot

Original estate of LFE, with vineyards dating back to the 1930s. Surrounded by an outlet of the Andes foothills, it is secluded and scenic.

ACQUIRED IN: 1976
APPELLATION: Colchagua Valley
HECTARES TOTAL: 235
ELEVATION:Valley floor, terraces
SOILS:  Planes and hillsides of great fertility. Loamy clay textures.
VARIETALS PLANTED: Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Carmènere, Malbec, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Petite Syrah, Cinsault, Syrah, Alicante Bouschet, Viognier.

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Among the highest vineyards planted in Colchagua, the LFE900 project is both ambitious and unique. Climbing to up to 900 m.a.s.l, this patchwork of blocks has been expertly planted for the diversity of soils and sun exposures. Lower average temperatures let grapes mature at a steady pace until full maturation.

ACQUIRED IN: 1976
APPELLATION: Colchagua Valley
HECTARES TOTAL: 140
ELEVATION: Mountain vineyards, 900 m. altitude
SOILS:  Complex Geological blend created by granitic and volcanic rocks.
VARIETALS PLANTED: Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Carmenère, Grenache, Malbec, Merlot, Monastrell, Petit Verdot, Petite Sirah, Pinot Noir, Syrah, Tempranillo

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The coastal zone of Colchagua has the ideal conditions to produce both white and cooler climate red varietals- Mediterranean climate with a cool ocean breeze for controlled maturations, and rich granitic soils. The LFE estate is located 30 kms. from the coastline.

ACQUIRED IN: 2012
APPELLATION: Colchagua Coast
HECTARES TOTAL: 718
ELEVATION: Valley floor
SOILS:  Granitic on hills and sandy loam in sedimentation basin.
VARIETALS PLANTED: Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Malbec, Pinot Noir, Viognier, Riesling, Roussanne, Gewurztraminer, Syrah

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The Maule Valley has a rich viticultural tradition, reaching back to the start of the Spanish colonization in the 1500s.

ACQUIRED IN: 2011
APPELLATION: Maule Valley
HECTARES TOTAL: 205
ELEVATION: Valley floor
SOILS:  Clay, clay loam, loamy.
VARIETALS PLANTED: Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Petite Syrah, Carmenère, Chardonnay, Alicante Bouschet, Riesling, Roussanne, Malbec, Carignan, Pinot Gris.

The Maule Valley has a rich viticultural tradition, reaching back to the start of the Spanish colonization in the 1500s.

ACQUIRED IN: 2011
APPELLATION: Maule Valley
HECTARES TOTAL: 116
ELEVATION: Valley floor
SOILS:  Clay, clay loam, loamy.
VARIETALS PLANTED: Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Petite Syrah, Carmenère, Alicante Bouschet, Carignan.

FROM FRUIT
TO BOTTLE

We harvest every single field separately, allowing us to preserve its unique character and terroir. This practice, with a rigorous grading system, allows us to achieve the highest quality year after year.