Lapostolle • Colchagua Valley, Chile
Clos Apalta is the flagship Bordeaux-style red blend of Clos Apalta (Domaines Bournet Lapostolle), crafted primarily fro…Clos Apalta is the flagship Bordeaux-style red blend of Clos Apalta (Domaines Bournet Lapostolle), crafted primarily from old-vine Carmenère with Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot in the steep, granitic amphitheater of Chile’s Apalta Valley. Fi…Learn More »
$132
/750ml
2021 Retail Average
98
/100
2021 Pro Rating
Clos Apalta 2021 draws you in with lifted aromas of red and blackcurrant, spice and dried flowers, then layers in black cherry, cocoa and a subtle green-pepper edge from its Carménère core. The palate is medium-bodied yet deep, with ultra-fine, long-limbed tannins and a sense of energy that keeps the dense fruit feeling precise and almost weightless. A vibrant, terroir-driven vintage that combines power, freshness and exceptional length.
Charcoal-grilled ribeye steak; Roast lamb with herbs; Wild mushroom and truffle risotto
Clos Apalta is the flagship Bordeaux-style red blend of Clos Apalta (Domaines Bournet Lapostolle), crafted primarily from old-vine Carmenère with Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot in the steep, granitic amphitheater of Chile’s Apalta Valley. First produced in 1997, it is known for its dense, polished structure, layered black fruit, spice and savory complexity, and for elevating Carmenère to world-class status, with multiple vintages earning top global accolades. This organically and biodynamically farmed “icon wine” is vinified in a dedicated gravi…