Wine:

The 2018 Red Valle de Apalta Clos Apalta is already legendary. Rated 96/100 by Parker, carried by a radiant Carmenere grape variety, it has a lot of power and seduction, with a demonstrative and charming character that suits him well. Its perfumes of spices, tobacco, black fruits are combined in a concentrated palate, with very silky and polished tannins, and an incredible and long finish. A wine to enjoy now, and for a long time to come!

Vinification:

Hand harvested. Aged for 26 months in French oak barrels.

Color:

Ruby red of beautiful intensity.

Nose:

Scents of black fruits and tobacco underlined by spicy notes.

Palate:

Sometimes powerful, sometimes seductive, this wine delivers an ultra demonstrative palate, with silky tannins and an incredibly persistent finish.

Temperature:

Serve between 16 and 18°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Grilled sea bass, beef carpaccio, rack of lamb with thyme, veal chop.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2032

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!