Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Clos Du Lican
Label Name:
 
Vintage
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
Chile
Region:
 
Apalta, Colchagua Valley (Rapel Valley)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
15%
Grape(s):
 
100% Syrah
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
5
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 100 pts; Vinous 95 pts; Jeb Dunnuck 98–99 pts; Wine Advocate ~93

Tasting Note
Deep purple with lavender, sage, blackberries, black pepper, tar and black licorice. Full-bodied, dense fruit, floral/garrigue notes, silky yet powerful tannins and a long, spicy cedar finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roasted lamb, grilled ribeye, beef short ribs, aged cheeses. Asian: Korean BBQ, char siu (Cantonese roast pork), Sichuan beef, braised beef with soy and star anise.

Production Method
Hand-harvested Syrah from mountain granite soils; fermented and aged up to two years in large foudres with minimal intervention; estate uses sustainable/biodynamic practices.

Vineyard Info
Clos du Lican is a Casa Lapostolle project (Clos Apalta family); limited-production mountain Syrah crafted under winemaker Charles de Bournet.