2019 Clos Apalta 2019 375mL

Clos Apalta, one of the oldest vineyards of Cabernet Sauvignon and Carmenère in Chile. Tucked away in the Colchagua Valley, near the town of Santa Cruz, the Apalta Valley was the place selected by a visionary in the 1910s who planted this amazing vineyard using a unique French massal selection. In 1994, Alexandra Marnier Lapostolle and her husband Cyril de Bournet acquired this property. Clos Apalta was born in 1997 as the iconic wine of the Domaines Bournet-Lapostolle in Chile under the idea to magnify the exceptional terroir of Apalta with French expertise. Shaping the vineyard foot by foot, building a state-of-the-art gravity fed winery, the family succeeded in making Clos Apalta one of the most iconic wines in South America. Currently, the team is led by the son of the founders and 7th generation, Charles de Bournet. Many international rewards have consolidated its position in the “Legends of Chile” (2005 TOP#1 Wine spectator Magazine, 2017, 100pts by James Suckling, for the third time). 2019 vintage The winter 2018 was dry and cold in Apalta. Spring was mild and wet, with rains over 49% the historical average of water fallen in the same period. The summer was hotter compared to the historical records. There was also no rain recorded until the end of the harvest. The key this year was to manage both irrigation and canopy management that would protect the grapes from the intense sun, avoid sunburn and other issues in the vineyard Tasting note Intense dark purple red with violet blue edges. Expressive nose of ripe fruit plums and dry figs, opening towards subtle spices and elegant aromas of clover and sweet spices. A concentrated palate in the beginning opening towards a lively mid palate, with a well-constructed tannic frame and a very long lasting palate. Discover Clos Apalta: https://bit.ly/ClosApaltaPresentation