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Casa Lapostolle Clos Apalta 2002

750 ml Merlot, Carmenère, Cabernet Sauvignon Apalta, Chile 2002

Casa Lapostolle Clos Apalta 2002 is a dry, full-bodied red from Merlot, Carmenère, Cabernet Sauvignon (Apalta, Chile), in the full, structured reds style. Tannins are firm and acidity moderate; oak influence is some. Good with roast chicken, roast pork, bolognese, lamb. Organic farming is mentioned by the merchant. Cheapest offer £125.00 at Hedonism Wines.

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Taste profile
inferred · confidence 0.4
sweetness
1 / 5
dry
Merlot + Carmenère prior
body
4 / 5
full
Merlot + Carmenère prior
tannin
4 / 5
firm
Merlot + Carmenère prior
acidity
3 / 5
moderate
Merlot + Carmenère prior
oak
3 / 5
some
Merlot + Carmenère prior
Estimates by WineGenie, not the merchant's or a critic's words. Built from the grape's typical profile, the appellation, terms in the name and the merchant's description. How this works.
Facts
Style
Full, structured reds
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Colour
Red
inferred by a local model, checked against our lexicon
Origin
Apalta · Chile
inferred by a local model, checked against our lexicon
Grapes
Merlot, Carmenère, Cabernet Sauvignon
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ABV
not stated by merchant
Farming
organic
merchant description
Vegan
not stated
Critic score
none
merchant feed
Drinking window
not stated
Decant
not stated
Food
Occasions
dinner party · steak night · gift · special occasion
inferred
About Merlot
Typical aromas: plum, blackberry, black cherry, chocolate. Serve at 16–18 °C. Grape page.
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Merchant's description

Casa Lapostolle Clos Apalta 2002 is a red blend from the Colchagua Valley, Chile, crafted primarily from Merlot, Carmenère and Cabernet Sauvignon. This wine originates from a celebrated single vineyard. The vintage experienced challenging weather conditions, requiring precise viticultural practices, which led to a limited production of approximately 3,000 cases. Casa Lapostolle, co-founded by Laurent and Alexandra Golfier, emphasises organic farming and minimal intervention in the cellar. The vineyard`s clay and limestone soils contribute to the wine’s structure, while the cooler climate enhances its complexity and depth over time.

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