2016 Casa Lapostolle Clos Apalta

Origin
Colchagua Valley, Chile, The Americas CHILE
Colour
red
Wine Style
dry
Dominant Grape
Carmenere
Maturity
young
Bottle Size
75cl
Case Quantity
6
Wine Score
96 points, Luis Gutierrez, robertparker.com, Aug 2019

This product is delisted and unavailable for sale.

Media Reviews

Luis Gutierrez

The 2016 Clos Apalta is a blend of 64% Carménère (higher than in 2015), 19% Cabernet Sauvignon and 17% Merlot... 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. 96 points

If you like this you may also be interested in...