Casa Lapostolle

Clos Apalta Limited Release Carménère Blend

9.360 ratings
9.28 pro ratings
Colchagua Valley, Rapel Valley, Central Valley, Chile
Petit Verdot, Carménère, Cabernet Sauvignon
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy, Baking Spices, Exotic Spices, Chicken, Herbs, Turkey, Hard Cheese, Pungent Cheese, Onion, Soft Cheese, Duck, Beans & Peas
Top Notes For
Adam Knoerzer

Best wine I've had from Chile. Luscious, velvety texture with dark red and black fruits in harmonious balance. Stellar.

Best wine I've had from Chile. Luscious, velvety texture with dark red and black fruits in harmonious balance. Stellar.

Nov 30th, 2016
Bryant Bickel

Great fruit, and deep, very deep, also was great with the steaks!

Great fruit, and deep, very deep, also was great with the steaks!

Nov 13th, 2016
Charles (Chad) Bucklin

Owner and founder of C. T. Bucklin Wine Advising

9.0

A tightly wound nose with muted ripe black and red fruit. A fine structure and rich palate with big tannins. Abv is high. Acid is low. This will be great in another 5 years. #closapalta #lapostolle #carmenere #chile

A tightly wound nose with muted ripe black and red fruit. A fine structure and rich palate with big tannins. Abv is high. Acid is low. This will be great in another 5 years. #closapalta #lapostolle #carmenere #chile

Jan 23rd, 2016
Joe D'Angelo

One of Chilies finest!

One of Chilies finest!

Feb 16th, 2014
Chris Danner

happy anniversary to us! 🇯🇲 me crazy baby!

happy anniversary to us! 🇯🇲 me crazy baby!

Jul 8th, 2018
Steve Haro

Smoke and barn and wet earth. Very austere and rich. Finish has biting tannins. Built to age

Smoke and barn and wet earth. Very austere and rich. Finish has biting tannins. Built to age

Oct 7th, 2017
Dana Thompson

Tight but should really cellar well. Mix of Chilean oak and blackberry and road tar. Cellar this one but get you some.

Tight but should really cellar well. Mix of Chilean oak and blackberry and road tar. Cellar this one but get you some.

Sep 1st, 2017
Chris Plance

This is a very well made wine. I could have sworn the merlot was showing great in this wine until I realized I forgot what I was drinking -- and it's the carmenere.

This is a very well made wine. I could have sworn the merlot was showing great in this wine until I realized I forgot what I was drinking -- and it's the carmenere.

Jul 15th, 2017
Vinicius Miotto Mani

Great wine for special occasions. Visiting the winery that makes it is a great experience as well!

Great wine for special occasions. Visiting the winery that makes it is a great experience as well!

Jun 15th, 2017
Steve Martinelli

A dark, only wine that seems a tad closed off at first but after an hour, she hits you with plenty of fruit, dry Violeta and a hint of vanilla. Tannins are still present but softening. Drinking well not but can age still.

A dark, only wine that seems a tad closed off at first but after an hour, she hits you with plenty of fruit, dry Violeta and a hint of vanilla. Tannins are still present but softening. Drinking well not but can age still.

Apr 30th, 2017