
Clos Apalta Valle de Apalta Rouge 2019
Red Blends | Chile
About the Producer
In its short history, Clos Apalta wines have consistently ranked highly (90+ points) among reputable wine trade publications, a testament of the rigorous standards implemented at the winery to produce outstanding wines. Everything started in 1994 when Alexandra Marnier Lapostolle and her husband Cyril de Bournet first arrived in Chile’s Colchagua Valley. They quickly realized its potential for producing world-class wines. This ideal setting, which was revitalized in 1995, was home to vines originating from pre-phylloxera rootstock brought from Bordeaux in the middle of XIX century. Charles de Bournet Marnier Lapostolle, seventh generation of the family, who holds the reins of the Winery. Together with him is Jacques Begarie, Technical Director & Winemaker, under the advice of the famous winemaker Michel Rolland, who is personally involved in the whole production of Clos Apalta.
- Blend70% Carmenere, 18% Merlot, 8% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Petit Verdot
- WinemakerJacques Begarie
- CountryChile
- RegionColchagua Valley
- AppellationApalta
- Farming MethodBiodynamic Practices
- Aging/Cooperage24 months in French oak barrels, 90% new and 10% second use
- Residual Sugar2.67 g/L
- Harvest Date3/14/19-5/13/19
- Alcohol15%