Casa Lapostolle Clos Apalta 2019
Casa Lapostolle Clos Apalta 2019 is a dry, full-bodied red from Carmenère, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon (Colchagua Valley, Chile), in the rich, smooth reds style. Tannins are moderate and acidity moderate; oak influence is noticeable. Good with lamb, roast chicken, roast pork, bolognese.
| Wine | Sweet | Body | From | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Rita Medalla Real Gran Reserva Carmenere 2024 santa Rita · Colchagua Valley | £16.98 | |||
| Montes Alpha, Carmenère 2022 Montes Alpha · Colchagua Valley | £15.95 | |||
| Vina Aquitania Carmenere Reserva 2024 Vina Aquitania · Maipo Valley | £12.71 | |||
| Cucao 'CA Reserva Especial' Carmenère, Valle de Colchagua 2025 Sutil Family Wines · Colchagua Valley | £11.95 |
Casa Lapostolle Clos Apalta 2019 is a full-bodied Bordeaux blend from the Apalta Valley of Chile. Produced under the guidance of Michel Rolland since its first vintage, in 1997, Clop Apalta combines high proportions of Carmenere with more typical Bordeaux varieties. The 2019 vintage is a blend of 70% Carmenere, 18% Merlot, 8% Cabernet Sauvignon and 4% Petit Verdot. The wine was aged for 24 months in 90% new oak barrels. "It’s creamy and juicy, with very high ripeness and a notable absence of herbal notes; it’s oaky, smoky and decadent, coming through as luxurious, round, lush and velvety. It’s full-bodied and has abundant, small and powdery tannins." Luis Gutierrez, 2022