Description
The 2011 Clos Apalta is a blend from a cold vintage aged in 100% new barrels for about two years, depending on how they find the wine, and the wine that makes it into the bottle is a barrel selection. 2011 was a cool vintage, perhaps something between 2010 and 2013, warmer than the former, more moderate than the latter; it’s the freshest of all the vintages that I tried, with good acidity, finer tannins, density, freshness and finesse as well as very good balance and a silky texture. As for future vintages, the 2012 will be bottled earlier, as it was a warm vintage and needs less maturing in oak. The 2013, which is still very young and was pre-blended the day before my tasting with Michel Rolland, will be bottled a year from now and will be re-evaluated before being bottled, when the blend might be adjusted at the last minute. I also tasted an impressive new wine from very old vines that were traditionally blended into the Clos with a long aging in the T5 barrels from Taransaud. Drink 2016-2026.
- Alcohol %: 15%
- Decant Time: 2 hours
- Taste: ripe black fruit, chalk, nutmeg, dried herbs, meaty plum, mineral, oak
- Food Matching: grilled red meats, roasted lamb, aged cheeses, mushroom risotto
- Grape Variety:
Carmenere
: 64%,
Cabernet Sauvignon
: 18%,
Merlot
: 18%,
Tasting note
2018年的拉博斯特阿帕達紅酒，來自智利科爾查瓜山谷陽光普照的斜坡，是釀酒藝術的典範。這款結構堅實的紅酒擁有深沉的墨紫色澤，香氣濃郁迷人，辛辣的香料味與紅色和黑色水果的層次感交織，還帶有雪松的氣息。口感中，優雅的單寧為中段的細膩和濃郁打開了大門，帶來圓潤而新鮮的體驗。餘韻異常悠長，是其高品質的標誌。經過25個月在法國橡木桶中陳年，這款酒的複雜性得到了提升，使其成為陳年或在適當醒酒兩小時後享用的完美選擇。搭配烤紅肉或烤羊肉等濃郁菜餚，將您的用餐體驗提升至新高度。
The 2018 Clos Apalta is a testament to the art of winemaking, hailing from the sun-drenched slopes of Chile's Colchagua Valley. This bold and structured red wine boasts a deep, inky purple hue with a nose that seduces with its intense, spicy aromas and layers of red and black fruit intermingled with cedar notes. On the palate, it reveals elegant tannins that pave the way to a mid-palate brimming with finesse and concentration, offering a round and fresh experience. The finish is exceptionally long, a hallmark of its high quality. With 25 months of aging in French oak barrels, this wine's complexity is enhanced, making it a perfect candidate for cellaring or enjoying now after a proper decanting of two hours. Pair it with robust dishes like grilled red meats or roasted lamb to elevate your dining experience.
