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Casa Lapostolle, Clos Apalta, Colchagua Valley 98 pts, 2016

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Casa Lapostolle, Clos Apalta, Colchagua Valley 98 pts
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The 2016 Clos Apalta is a blend of 64% Carménère (higher than in 2015), 19% Cabernet Sauvignon and 17% Merlot hitting the scale at 15% alcohol with a pH of 3.7. The Carménère and Cabernet were planted ungrafted in 1920, and all the vineyards are organic and biodynamic (certified) and very low yielding. The hand-destemmed grapes fermented in oak vats and barriques (17%), and the wine went through malolactic and 26 months of aging in brand new French barriques. I've seen a great improvement in Carménère in Chile in the last few years, perhaps since they stopped wanting to grow it everywhere and focused on the places where it grows well, like the Apalta region. They have also learned to tame the green aromas and fierce tannins and alcohol and to produce much more harmonious reds, like this aromatic example that reveals spice, tobacco leaves, red fruit and floral notes without noticeable alcohol or excess ripeness. The oak is surprisingly well integrated for such a young wine, and there is harmony, concentration and balance to make it age in bottle for a long time. The palate is full-bodied, and the tannins are fine-grained and in balance with the rest of the components, coming through as a compact and powerful yet elegant red. This has to be one of the finest Clos Apaltas of all time. 62,356 bottles produced. It was bottled in August 2018.

Wine Advocate 96 pts


This is really focused and refined with fantastic dried flowers and dark berries. Dried-lavender and mint undertones. Medium-to full-bodied with refined and polished tannins that are all together and so focused. Really integrated and melted together on the palate. Compact and very linear. Please give this two or three years to come completely together, but it’s already breathtaking. Better to drink after 2022.

James Suckling, jamessuckling.com 98pts
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267563

Name:

Casa Lapostolle, Clos Apalta, Colchagua Valley 98 pts

Producer:

Casa Lapostolle

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6 bottles, 75cl each

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Bottle

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In Bond

Wine Packaging

OCC

Wine Colour:

Red

Wine Type:

Still

Country / Region:

Chile, Rapel Valley, Colchagua Valley

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Into Neck (IN)

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Bottles are sent using Royal Mail, Parcelforce or courier Tracked and Signed for service. They will also be wrapped in polystyrene tubes or equivalent to protect it while travelling. This wine is in bond so the bonded warehouse will package them for shipment.
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Casa Lapostolle, Clos Apalta, Colchagua Valley 98 pts, 2016

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The 2016 Clos Apalta is a blend of 64% Carménère (higher than in 2015), 19% Cabernet Sauvignon and 17% Merlot hitting the scale at 15% alcohol with a pH of 3.7. The Carménère and Cabernet were planted ungrafted in 1920, and all the vineyards are organic and biodynamic (certified) and very low yielding. The hand-destemmed grapes fermented in oak vats and barriques (17%), and the wine went through malolactic and 26 months of aging in brand new French barriques. I've seen a great improvement in Carménère in Chile in the last few years, perhaps since they stopped wanting to grow it everywhere and focused on the places where it grows well, like the Apalta region. They have also learned to tame the green aromas and fierce tannins and alcohol and to produce much more harmonious reds, like this aromatic example that reveals spice, tobacco leaves, red fruit and floral notes without noticeable alcohol or excess ripeness. The oak is surprisingly well integrated for such a young wine, and there is harmony, concentration and balance to make it age in bottle for a long time. The palate is full-bodied, and the tannins are fine-grained and in balance with the rest of the components, coming through as a compact and powerful yet elegant red. This has to be one of the finest Clos Apaltas of all time. 62,356 bottles produced. It was bottled in August 2018.

Wine Advocate 96 pts


This is really focused and refined with fantastic dried flowers and dark berries. Dried-lavender and mint undertones. Medium-to full-bodied with refined and polished tannins that are all together and so focused. Really integrated and melted together on the palate. Compact and very linear. Please give this two or three years to come completely together, but it’s already breathtaking. Better to drink after 2022.

James Suckling, jamessuckling.com 98pts
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Item Details

Item ID:

267563

Name:

Casa Lapostolle, Clos Apalta, Colchagua Valley 98 pts

Producer:

Casa Lapostolle

Quantity / Size:

6 bottles, 75cl each

Bottle Format:

Bottle

Duty Status:

In Bond

Wine Packaging

OCC

Wine Colour:

Red

Wine Type:

Still

Country / Region:

Chile, Rapel Valley, Colchagua Valley

Fill Level:

Into Neck (IN)

Ended:

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Bottles are sent using Royal Mail, Parcelforce or courier Tracked and Signed for service. They will also be wrapped in polystyrene tubes or equivalent to protect it while travelling. This wine is in bond so the bonded warehouse will package them for shipment.
£20.00
Buyer
UK Only
Seller does not accept returns

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