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Lapostolle Clos Apalta 1997

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Lapostolle Clos Apalta (1997)

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Winery:
Casa Lapostolle
Varietal:
Merlot Blend
Region:
Chile > Colchagua Valley
Type:
Red Wine
Drink Dates:
Drink Now - 2012
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User Tags:  resinous, color descriptors, concentrated, oak, smooth, bottling, spicy, dried, fruit, berry 


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Winemakers Notes

Clos Apalta is the ultimate expression of Casa Lapostolle's dedication to quality made from the best grapes from our Apalta vineyard. This wine, not produced every year, is a belnd of Merlot, Carmenere, and Cabernet Sauvignon from 60-100 year old pre-phylloxera vines.

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Color: The color is intense and the density is readily apparent. Aroma: The bouquet provides an explosion of red fruit, blackberry, black cherry and vibrant notes of raspeberry. The oak aging contributes a toasted vanilla and balsamic-like element in the nose. Then, instead of dispersing, all the scents blend together to give greater complexity, precious wood and cedar notes. Flavor: In the mouth, the first impression is density and volume. The wine is round, full and very concentrated. Slowly, a gentle tannic structure appears which provides the wine with a solid and well-structured character. read more...


 

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Rating: 4/5 - As reviewed by Decanter Colour is superb, oak is evident - both malolactic fermentation and subsequent ageing was in new barrels - adding structure and spice to the rich red fruits backed by ripe tannins.


 

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Rating: 91/100 - As reviewed by Wine Spectator on 10/31/99


 

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Rating: 93/100 - As reviewed in Wine Advocate # 122 on Apr-99


 

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