2015 Clos Apalta, Casa Lapostolle

TASTING NOTES

"There is a subtle complexity on the nose with currant, berry, fresh herb and wet earth aromas. Cut fresh flowers, too. Full body, dense and powerful. Incredible character here with such purity and polish. It goes on for minutes. Formed, sculptured yet soulful. A monumental wine for Chile. Unbelievable. More powerful than the 2014 which was 100 points. A blend of 46% carménère, 30% cabernet sauvignon, 19% merlot and 5% cabernet franc. Made from biodynamically grown grapes. Better in 2022." JamesSuckling.com
(JS, 12/27/2018)

Rating: 100
Drink from: 2022

"Rich and refined, with lively spice and white pepper accents to the mouthwatering flavors of blackberry, currant and dark plum. Dark chocolate and cardamom notes emerge midpalate, showing a creamy texture. Minerally details grace the vibrant finish. Carmenère, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc. Drink now through 2025. 6,121 cases made." Wine Spectator
(WS, 03/31/2019)

Rating: 96
Drink from: 2019-2025

"Despite the warm and dry character of the year, I find the 2015 Clos Apalta, a blend of 57% Carménère, 26% Merlot and 17% Cabernet Sauvignon, to be less marked by the Carménère and with more integrated oak and better freshness. There is more Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. It's spicy and herbal while ripe and powerful, full-bodied and with plenty of dusty tannins. It has a strong personality, and I find more balance here. 73,452 bottles produced." Luis Gutiérrez, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
(WA, 09/06/2018)

Rating: 95
Drink from: 2018-2030

"Particularly deep crimson. Very heady and ripe on the nose but not aggressively sweet or alcoholic. On the palate it’s a little too sweet for my taste. The acid and tannin creeps in rather aggressively on the finish, as does the alcohol. Unintegrated at the moment with rather a pinched finish." JancisRobinson.com
(JR, 09/06/2018)

Rating: 16.5
Drink from: 2018-2023

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