CH Lapostolle Le Petit Clos de Clos Apalta

In 2014, Clos Apalta gave birth to its second wine, Le Petit Clos de Clos Apalta, in order to offer a different interpretation of this unique terroir, using the same grapes, but in different proportion, and offering young vines a chance to prove their worth before thay can make it into the Grand Vin.

2018 vintage gave a generous production, healthy, of excellent flavor, with relatively moderate alcohol levels and more freshness.It will be remembered as one of the greatest cold vintages of the 21st century in Chile.

“Le Petit Clos is a different interpretation of the Clos Apalta Terroir, using the mastery of blending that is the heart of the winemaking philosophy from the Domaines Bournet ”. – Jacques Begarie, Chief Winemaker.

VARIETALS 53% Carmenère, 32% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Merlot, 3% Petit Verdot

VINTAGE 2018

Alcohol 14.5%

Residual Sugar 2.30 g/l

Total Acidity 4 g/l 

pH: 3.62 

APPEARANCE Beautiful deep red color with violet edges.

NOSE Expressive red fruit, with spices and well integrated oak with sweet spices.

PALATE Ripe red fruit opens up toward complex structure with vivid tannins and long and lasting palate.

AGEING 6 months in new French oak barrels. Then another 16 months in 21% new French oak barrels and 79% in second use barrels.

PAIRING Enjoy with an Angus beef tenderloin with spinach and cream cheese; or venison with grilled seasonal vegetables.READINESS FOR DRINKINGDrink in 2022 and onwards.

94 Points JAMES SUCKLING 

94 Points Robert Parker

VIVINO 4.3

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