Our Winemaking: Traditional & Simple
The Lucas Winery produces wines through traditional, or rather "uncomplicated" methods. In an effort to protect the traditional craft of winemaking, our wines are aged in select French Oak barrels on our Grand Chai (pictured).
Five different barrel coopers were chosen to carefully enhance the unique characteristics of the vineyard. Depending on the special quality of the vintage, the wine will rest here for 12 to 16 months. Crushed gravel under the barrels is used to maintain the proper temperature and humidity in order to age the vintages in ideal conditions. This centuries-old technique is typically reserved for the world's most elegant wines.