The grand vin 2020 Clos Apalta was produced with a blend of 64% Carmenere, 19% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Merlot and 2% Petit Verdot from a ripe and warm year. It's ripe, concentrated, dense and powerful, reflecting the house style and the conditions of the year, with more influence from the elevage than in the second wine, Le Petit Clos. It fermented with indigenous yeasts for five to six weeks, with manual punch-down of the cap in 7,500-liter French oak vats, followed by malolactic in new French oak barrels. The elevage was 27 months in 85% new barrels and 15% second use barrels. It has a creamy, smoky and spicy personality, with notes of sweet spices, such as cinnamon and vanilla and ripe blackberries, and it is quite forward, ripe and showy, with generous oak and 15% alcohol. It's lush with abundant, fine-grained tannins and a persistent finish. Give it a little more time in bottle, and enjoy with powerful food

Tasting Notes:
Appearance: The wine is dark rich red with purple hues, indicating its depth and concentration.

Nose: The aroma is inviting, with prominent notes of black and red cherry, figs, plums, spicy black pepper, and baking spices

Palate: The flavor is well-balanced and complex, featuring baking spice, dark fruit, vanilla bean, chocolate-covered plums, and dark cherries. It has a satin texture and optimal freshness, lengthening its fruit flavors through the finish

Overall: Clos Apalta 2020 is perfect for sipping on its own or pairing with hearty dishes like grilled meats, stews, and rich sauces. Its rich, fruity, and elegant profile makes it a standout choice for Bordeaux blend lovers

Details:
Type/Color:          Red
Country:               Chile 
Region:                 Colchagua Valley
Grape Variety:    Merlot, Carmenere
ABV%:                   15.000
Year:                      2020
Point:                     95

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