Clos Apalta - Valle de Colchagua - Le Petit Clos - Red - 2018

Wine:

A second wine born in 2014, the 2018 Red Valle de Colchagua Petit Clos is never far from its older sibling... Made with the same care and following biodynamic practices, it bears the Apalta signature of strength, richness and intensity, all propelled by nearly two years of aging in French oak barrels. A feat rated 94/100 by Parker.

Vinification:

Hand harvested in small boxes of 12kg then de-stemmed by hand. Fermentation by indigenous yeasts at a maximum temperature of 30°C. Maceration for a maximum of 6 weeks with gentle stirring. Natural malolactic fermentation and aging in new oak barrels for 6 months. After the first selection of wines and the racking, maturation for 17 months for 22% in new French oak barrels, 49% in French oak barrels and 29% in oak vats of 75hl. Bottled by gravity without treatment or filtration.

Certified organic and biodynamic agriculture.

Color:

Intense dark red.

Nose:

Powerful and complex with aromas of black fruits.

Palate:

Round and intense, this wine releases a rich palate of beautiful volume.

Temperature:

Decant for 1 hour and serve between 16° and 17°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Entrecote or fillet of beef with green pepper, game birds, pheasant, partridge with cabbage, leg of lamb with herb crust.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2029

Located in the heart of Chile, in the Colchagua Valley, 170 km south of Santiago, Casa Lapostolle is one of the country's most beautiful estates. Born from a dual Chilean and French culture, this winery created in 1994 is the pinnacle of South American terroirs and winemaking.

With the help of the famous wine consultant Michel Rolland, the estate created Clos Apalta in 1997. An elite wine, the spearhead of its entire range, which meets all the requirements of biodynamics winemaking. Nowadays, this wine is considered as one of the best in the world, meeting the likes of Vega Sicilia, Penfolds or Opus One at the top of the wine hierarchy.

A well-deserved recognition of this country that offers ideal conditions for viticulture: bathed in oceanic air, protected by the mountains, the vines enjoy a temperate climate. All that was missing was the talent to bring them into the spotlight!