Clos Apalta Red Blend 2021

Clos Apalta 2021 - Apalta, Colchagua Valley, Chile

From the esteemed estate of Domaines Bournet-Lapostolle, this flagship release marries Chilean Carmenère-driven intensity with refined winemaking and high-altitude vineyard terroir. The 2021 vintage shows excellent depth, balance, and promise for the cellar.

On the nose you’ll find ripe black cherry, plum, cassis, and blackcurrant, layered with tobacco leaf, cedar, violet petals, and spice. On the palate, it’s medium-to-full bodied with finely integrated tannins, fresh acidity, and a long, polished finish. This is Chilean fine wine at its most elevated: structured, expressive, and built to last.

Grape varieties: ~75% Carmenère, ~18% Cabernet Sauvignon, ~7% Merlot (approximate blend). 

Style: Structured, age-worthy Chilean red blend of Bordeaux varietals

Drink window: Now–2040+ 

Perfect for: Grilled steak, aged cheeses, lamb shoulder, special occasion cellaring, or to enjoy over the next decade with confidence.

Critic Scores:

100 points - James Suckling

98 points - Vinous (Joaquín Hidalgo)

97 points - Jane Anson (Inside Bordeaux)

96 points - Wine Spectator

A landmark Chilean red - powerful, poised and built for the long view.