Clos Apalta 'Le Petit Clos' Red Blend 2019

Clos Apalta Le Petit Clos 2019 - Apalta, Colchagua Valley, Chile

Varietal: 49% Carmenère, 30%    Merlot, 18%    Cabernet Sauvignon, 3%    Petit    Verdot

Producer's Notes: 

COLOUR: Intense dark red garnet with purple violet edges.
NOSE: Expressive notes of well ripened fruit open towards well integrated oak.
PALATE: The palate opens toward a concentrated structure, with well defined tanins and good density. Long in the finish.

What we say:

An elegant, richly textured second wine from one of Chile’s most iconic estates, the 2019 Le Petit Clos delivers the signature depth and balance that defines Clos Apalta’s style at a more accessible entry point. Aromas of ripe black and red fruit mingle with savoury spice, cedar and subtle earthy complexity, while the palate offers plush dark fruit framed by polished tannins and bright acidity. Medium-to-full-bodied and harmonious, it’s approachable now but also structured enough to develop further in bottle.

Grape varieties: 49% Carmenère, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, 18% Merlot, 3% Petit Verdot

Style: Dry red, medium-full-bodied Bordeaux-style blend

Drink window: Now–2032

Perfect for: Grilled lamb, roast beef, braised short ribs, rich stews, aged cheeses

Critic scores:

95 points - James Suckling

95 points - Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate

93 points - Jeb Dunnuck

93 points - Wine Spectator

Elegant, polished and wonderfully expressive - a superb second wine with real Chilean character.

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