Clos Apalta Le Petit Clos 2020

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Clos Apalta
Label Name:
 
Le Petit Clos
Vintage:
 
2020
Country:
 
Chile
Region:
 
Apalta, Colchagua Valley
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
15%
Grape(s):
 
Carmenère 40%, Cabernet Sauvignon 38%, Merlot 19%, Petit Verdot 3%.
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 95; Vinous 94; Robert Parker's Wine Advocate 93; Jeb Dunnuck 93

Tasting Note
Bright red-garnet color. Intense aromas of black fruit, black currant, cherries, spice and cedar. Round, elegant palate with chalky, fine-grained tannins and a dense, persistent finish. (max 50 words).

Food Pairing
Grilled ribeye, venison, lamb, aged Manchego or hard cheeses; Asian: Korean BBQ (bulgogi), char siu, spicy Szechuan beef, grilled yakitori; hearty stews and BBQ skewers.

Production Method
Organic/biodynamic viticulture; indigenous yeast fermentations, 5–6 weeks maceration, malolactic in oak; aged 26 months in French oak (53% new, 47% second-use).

Vineyard Info
Produced by Clos Apalta (Casa Lapostolle), the estate in Apalta is renowned for biodynamic practices and high-end Bordeaux-style blends crafted by the Lapostolle team. Flagship estate with international acclaim.