Clos Apalta Vintage 2019

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Clos Apalta
Label Name:
 
Vintage
Vintage:
 
2019
Country:
 
Chile
Region:
 
Apalta (Colchagua Valley / Rapel Valley)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
15%
Grape(s):
 
70% Carménère, 18% Merlot, 8% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Petit Verdot
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 99; Decanter 97; Jeb Dunnuck 96; Vinous 96; Wine Spectator 95; Robert Parker's Wine Advocate 95. Aged 24 months in 90% new French oak; major release 2022

Tasting Note
Dense black- and blue-fruit core (blackberry, plum, fig) with spice, clove and dark chocolate notes. Silky, creamy tannins, integrated oak, tobacco and mineral undertones; powerful, concentrated and very long on the finish.

Food Pairing
Rack of lamb, braised short ribs, roast duck with plum sauce, aged hard cheeses, dark chocolate; Asian pairings: Peking duck, Korean BBQ (bulgogi), char siu pork, rich Sichuan beef dishes.

Production Method
Hand-harvested; indigenous-yeast fermentation with 4–5 week maceration, manual punch-downs; malolactic in new French oak; aged 24 months in French barrels (≈90% new). Biodynamic viticulture practiced.

Vineyard Info
Produced by Casa Lapostolle (Clos Apalta estate) in Apalta. Noted for century-old vines, high-density plantings and biodynamic certification; flagship Chilean estate founded by the Marnier-Lapostolle family.