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Casa Lapostolle Clos Apalta(1997)
Premium sites from Apalta Vineyards in Colchagua, Rapel Valley, Chile.
Blend of 50% Merlot, 45% Carmenère and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon. Non irrigated 60 years old vines.
Hand-harvested from March the 31st to April the 2nd 1997, in small baskets of 15 kgs.
Must was fermented for 12 days at 28-30C, followed by a 22 days post-fermentation. All the wine was aged 16 months in French new oak barrels. Neither fined nor filtered. Bottled in October 1998.
Blend of 50% Merlot, 45% Carmenère and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon. Non irrigated 60 years old vines.
Hand-harvested from March the 31st to April the 2nd 1997, in small baskets of 15 kgs.
Must was fermented for 12 days at 28-30C, followed by a 22 days post-fermentation. All the wine was aged 16 months in French new oak barrels. Neither fined nor filtered. Bottled in October 1998.
- Decanter
- 4/5
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May 2008
- 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.
- TM
- Wine Spectator
- 10/31/99
- 91/100
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October 1999
- Wine Advocate # 122
- Apr-99
- 93/100
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April 2008
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June 2007
- 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...
