Clos Apalta

2001 Rapel Valley Red Blend

Casa Lapostolle Clos Apalta is an exquisite red blend hailing from the esteemed Rapel Valley in Chile, showcasing a mesmerizing deep red hue that captivates the eye. This vintage, crafted in 2001, offers an incredibly full-bodied experience that envelops the palate with its rich and opulent character. With pronounced acidity, the wine remains vibrant and refreshing, creating an inviting balance that dances alongside luscious fruit flavors. The fruit intensity is quite prominent, revealing an array of dark berry notes that delight the senses and keep you engaged throughout the tasting journey. Its tannins are structured yet approachable, lending a remarkable elegance to this wine without overwhelming the overall experience. Overall, this captivating red blend is expertly crafted and demonstrates exceptional depth while remaining complex and harmonious, making it an outstanding choice for both connoisseurs and casual wine enthusiasts alike.

Tasting notes:

Oak

Blackberry

Blackcurrant

Flavor profile:

Acidity Mild

Low Pronounced

Body Medium

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Tannin Mild

Low Pronounced

Region:

Rapel Valley

Chile's Rapel Valley DO is actually made up of two smaller valleys; Cachapoal and Colchagua. Cachapoal is the warmer of the two, located further inland, entirely cut off from Pacific Ocean breezes and storms by the peaks of the Chilean Coastal Range. This area is well-known for old vine Carménère, which ripens best on the sun-drenched valley floors and foothills of the Andes Mountains. Colchagua lies southwest of its sister valley with warm vineyards and greater exposure to sea breezes, making it an idyllic home to Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah. The Rapel Valley focuses primarily on red wine production, famous for full-bodied Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah and Carménère, with bold fruit flavors alongside signature herbal and earthy characteristics. Chile’s Denominación de Origen (DO) classification system focuses on separating wines by the physical location of origin. To use the DO classification on a label, a producer must have pulled 85 percent of the fruit used in a wine from a defined regional location. The DO system names wine regions in the country from north to south.

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