Casa Lapostolle

Clos Apalta Limited Release Carménère Blend

9.312 ratings
9.34 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
Eric

Still holding strong and firm after 22 years. Bordeaux blend, heavy on carmenere with merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. Gorgeous primary and secondary flavors are supple, deep, shows very strong. Pair this beast with something mouthwatering.

Still holding strong and firm after 22 years. Bordeaux blend, heavy on carmenere with merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. Gorgeous primary and secondary flavors are supple, deep, shows very strong. Pair this beast with something mouthwatering.

Nov 5th, 2022
Jake Pippin

National Chile Manager, Vine Connections

9.3

That ain't bad, ain't bad at all.

That ain't bad, ain't bad at all.

Feb 23rd, 2016
Tom Gordon

Wow! This 2000 was delightful with a mix of Cabernet, Carmenere and Merlot. Stunning wine with lots of fruit, coconut, chocolate and spice.

Wow! This 2000 was delightful with a mix of Cabernet, Carmenere and Merlot. Stunning wine with lots of fruit, coconut, chocolate and spice.

Jun 21st, 2017
Carmine Martignetti

Mature elegant Chilean beauty

Mature elegant Chilean beauty

Nov 17th, 2015
Melody cohen

Lovely wine that came as a surprise- brought wrapped from a cellar and was expecting somewhat different (a Chateau L'if). Sommelier says this was the worst cork he ever extracted. Luckily he saved it. Lots of sediment as it is not a fined- which is part of the charm. Was expecting it to still have some tightness, but was easy not long after decanting. 45 min later it was already nicely opened. Heavy staining for a surprisingly lighter body than what you'd expect. I'd liken it to a summer velvet vs a heavy winter velvet. (This is NOT on the restaurant's list- we brought it and paid corkage)

Lovely wine that came as a surprise- brought wrapped from a cellar and was expecting somewhat different (a Chateau L'if). Sommelier says this was the worst cork he ever extracted. Luckily he saved it. Lots of sediment as it is not a fined- which is part of the charm. Was expecting it to still have some tightness, but was easy not long after decanting. 45 min later it was already nicely opened. Heavy staining for a surprisingly lighter body than what you'd expect. I'd liken it to a summer velvet vs a heavy winter velvet. (This is NOT on the restaurant's list- we brought it and paid corkage)

Nov 13th, 2015
Colin Yates

Wine Buyer Macadoodles Fine Wine & Spirits

9.5

Colin had this 8 years ago

Colin had this 8 years ago

Mar 31st, 2017
Adam Kincaid

Adam had this 10 years ago

Adam had this 10 years ago

Aug 13th, 2014
Danny Schirtzinger

Danny had this 6 years ago

Danny had this 6 years ago

Dec 28th, 2018
Stuart Dershaw

Stuart had this 6 years ago

Stuart had this 6 years ago

Nov 30th, 2018
Irene Yang

Irene had this 7 years ago

Irene had this 7 years ago

Jun 26th, 2018