Clos Apalta Le Petit Clos 2021

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Clos Apalta
Label Name:
 
Le Petit Clos
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
Chile
Region:
 
Apalta, Colchagua Valley
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
68% Carménère, 16% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Merlot, 1% Cabernet Franc
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Vinous 96 (Joaquín Hidalgo, 2024); James Suckling 96 (2024); Wine Spectator 93 (2024)

Tasting Note
Deep purple color. Spicy, expressive nose of blackberry, black cherry, bay leaf and menthol with dark chocolate and graphite notes. Plush, full-bodied palate with juicy fruit, fine-grained tannins and a long, savory, slightly mineral finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled ribeye, roasted lamb, braised short ribs, mature hard cheeses; Asian: Peking duck, Korean BBQ (galbi/bulgogi), spicy Sichuan beef, miso-glazed eggplant.

Production Method
Bordeaux‑style blend; fermented and matured ~19 months in French oak (about 50% new). Organic viticulture practices; typically bottled without fining or filtration.

Vineyard Info
Produced by Casa Lapostolle (Clos Apalta), the Lapostolle family estate in Apalta, Colchagua. Renowned Chilean property established by the Lapostolle family producing acclaimed Clos Apalta wines since the 1990s.