| Category: | Red Wines |
| Sub-Category: | Red Wines |
| Producer: | Clos Apalta |
| Label Name: | Vintage |
| Vintage: | 2021 |
| Country: | Chile |
| Region: | Apalta, Colchagua Valley |
| Volume: | 750ml |
| ABV: | 15% |
| Grape(s): | 75% Carménère, 18% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Merlot |
| Method: | Estate organic/biodynamic viticulture; fermentation mainly in 75hL French oak vats with some barrel fermentation; malolactic in new French oak; aged 21 months in French oak (78% new). |
| Acidity: | 3 |
| Tannins: | 4 |
| Sweetness: | 1 |
| Body: | 5 |
| Length: | 5 |
| Aroma Intensity: | 5 |
| Best Temperature: | 16-18 |
| Tasting Note: | Dark purple; expressive black/red cherry, figs and plum aromas with black pepper and spice. Dense, concentrated palate showing freshness, layered spice and elegant, integrated tannins. Very long, mineral-tinged finish. |
| Food Pairing: | Western: grilled ribeye, roasted lamb chops, venison, mushroom risotto, aged hard cheeses. Asian: Korean BBQ (bulgogi/galbi), Cantonese char siu, Peking duck, Sichuan pepper beef, teriyaki-glazed dishes. |
| Vineyard Info: | Created by the Lapostolle (Marnier-Lapostolle) family in 1994; 53ha of selected vineyards including century-old vines in Apalta; gravity-fed underground winery; Ecocert organic certification. |
| Awards/Ratings: | James Suckling 100 pts; Vinous 98 pts; The Drink Business 98 pts; Jane Anson 97 pts |
Clos Apalta Vintage 2021
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