"Clos Apalta is one of the world’s greatest red wines.”
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Perfection, Three Times Over
“There’s no doubt that Clos Apalta is one of the world’s greatest red wines.”
Grown on biodynamically farmed vines with a century of age, crafted by 100-point maestro Michel Rolland, and given a no-expense-spared treatment in the cellar by one of the most committed winery owners in the world, Clos Apalta earned the above praise from JamesSuckling.com
This rare three-bottle set of the 2014, 2015, and 2017 Clos Apalta proves that assessment dead right.
Every one of these collector’s items earned a 100-point score, and each one deserves a spot in your cellar next to your most revered First Growths, Burgundies, and cult Cabernets. Available in tiny quantities, this set comes complete with technical sheets, plus a letter from winery owner Charles-Henri de Bournet Marnier Lapostolle.
2017 Clos Apalta
What a stunning nose of crushed berries, fresh flowers, sandalwood and light vineyard dust. Black olives, too. Very complex. Full-bodied with a beautiful, dense palate of blackberries, chocolate, walnuts and cigar box. Fantastic length and composure. The tannin just rolls over the palate. Very structured. The most classically structured wine ever from here. Goes on for minutes. Outrageous and so polished. A blend of 48% carmenere, 26% cabernet sauvignon, 25% merlot and 1% petit verdot. Try after 2025.
100 points—James Suckling
2015 Clos Apalta
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% carmenere, 30% cabernet sauvignon, 19% merlot and 5% cabernet franc. Made from biodynamically grown grapes. Better in 2022.
100 points—James Suckling
2014 Clos Apalta
This was the first 100-point wine from here with such aromas of fresh herbs and dark berry and floral undertones. Hot stone character. Full body, very linear and ultra-fine tannins. The precision and perfection here is impressive, as it has always been. A blend of carmenere, cabernet sauvignon and merlot. Drink or hold.
100 points—James Suckling