| Category: | Red Wines |
| Sub-Category: | Red Wines |
| Producer: | Clos Apalta |
| Label Name: | Vintage |
| Vintage: | 2019 |
| Country: | Chile |
| Region: | Apalta (Colchagua Valley / Rapel Valley) |
| Volume: | 750ml |
| ABV: | 15% |
| Grape(s): | 70% Carménère, 18% Merlot, 8% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Petit Verdot |
| Acidity: | 3 |
| Tannins: | 4 |
| Sweetness: | 1 |
| Body: | 5 |
| Length: | 5 |
| Aroma Intensity: | 5 |
| Best Temperature: | 16-18°C |
Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 99; Decanter 97; Jeb Dunnuck 96; Vinous 96; Wine Spectator 95; Robert Parker's Wine Advocate 95. Aged 24 months in 90% new French oak; major release 2022
Tasting Note
Dense black- and blue-fruit core (blackberry, plum, fig) with spice, clove and dark chocolate notes. Silky, creamy tannins, integrated oak, tobacco and mineral undertones; powerful, concentrated and very long on the finish.
Food Pairing
Rack of lamb, braised short ribs, roast duck with plum sauce, aged hard cheeses, dark chocolate; Asian pairings: Peking duck, Korean BBQ (bulgogi), char siu pork, rich Sichuan beef dishes.
Production Method
Hand-harvested; indigenous-yeast fermentation with 4–5 week maceration, manual punch-downs; malolactic in new French oak; aged 24 months in French barrels (≈90% new). Biodynamic viticulture practiced.
Vineyard Info
Produced by Casa Lapostolle (Clos Apalta estate) in Apalta. Noted for century-old vines, high-density plantings and biodynamic certification; flagship Chilean estate founded by the Marnier-Lapostolle family.