Clos Apalta Vintage 2021

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.