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 |
Acidity: | 3 |
Tannins: | 4 |
Sweetness: | 1 |
Body: | 5 |
Length: | 5 |
Aroma Intensity: | 5 |
Best Temperature: | 16-18°C |
Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 100 pts; Vinous 98 pts; The Drink Business 98 pts; Jane Anson 97 pts
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.
Production 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).
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.