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Colour Dark rich red with purples hues. |
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Bouquet Expressive nose with red fruit such as black and red cherry, figs and plums. with a spicy and black pepper notes. |
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Flavour Complex and concentrated with broad tanins that open up the palate, with intense structure that bring more fruit and spices towards a very long finish. |
James Suckling 99 Points
A glass of Clos Apalta opens the doors to a dream. Just retreat into yourself and listen to what it has to offer you. First of all, there is a kind of poetry to its colors, like an iridescent indigo dress with carmine reflections in its folds, then the texture, soft as a summer evening, and lastly, its bouquet; a cascade of aromas, black cherry, blackberry, leather, spices, mocha and cocoa…Take a deep breath and let the smell send shivers down your spine. Then, let yourself be carried away by the fine elegance of its tannins. In this way, slowly, Clos Apalta tells you its history, its terroir, its varietals and its education.
Clos Apalta knows what it is impressing on you – an emotional outburst and sensual vibrations which make sure it is never forgotten.
150,00 €
In stock
Grape: 64% Carmenère, 19% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Merlot, 2% Petit Verdot
This was a very bountiful vintage, with an aromatic frame that is quite remarcable!
Winemaking
MACERATION TIME 5-6 weeks with manual punch down.
FERMENTATION TYPE 100% in 75hL French oak vats. Malolactic in new French oak barrels.
AGEING 27 months in French oak barrels, 85% new, 15% second use. Fining and Filtering: Neither fined nor filtered.
Clos Apalta 2021 from Lapostolle in Chile’s Colchagua Valley is a rich, structured red dominated by Carmenère with Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. The wine shows deep black fruit, spice, cocoa, and herbal notes with polished tannins and a long finish.
Its concentration and texture make it ideal with dishes that offer richness, depth, and savoury flavours.
Clos Apalta pairs beautifully with grilled or roasted meats where fat and protein soften the tannins.
Excellent choices
Ribeye steak or dry aged sirloin
Beef fillet with red wine sauce
Slow braised beef cheeks
Grilled lamb chops with rosemary and garlic
The wine’s dark fruit and spice complement the caramelised flavours from grilling and roasting.
The herbal and savoury character of Carmenère works very well with game.
Recommended dishes
Venison with blackberry or juniper sauce
Duck breast with cherry reduction
Wild boar ragù with pappardelle
Pigeon with roasted root vegetables
These dishes highlight the wine’s earthy complexity.
Clos Apalta also works well with rich Mediterranean flavours, especially those with herbs and slow cooked sauces.
Good pairings
Lamb kleftiko
Moussaka
Slow cooked beef stifado
Eggplant with tomato and herbs
These dishes match the wine’s depth and spice.
For a meat free option, choose dishes with strong umami flavours.
Ideal options
Wild mushroom risotto
Truffle pasta
Grilled portobello mushrooms
Lentil stew with herbs
Serve towards the end of the meal with aged cheeses.
Aged Manchego
Mature Comté
Aged Gouda
Hard sheep’s milk cheeses
Decant for 1 to 2 hours when young
Serve at 16–18°C
Best with slow cooked, grilled, or roasted dishes rather than delicate foods.
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