Domaines Marnier Lapostolle
Clos Apalta Le Petit Clos Red Blend
Casablanca Valley, Aconcagua, Chile
A blend of 49% Cabernet Sauvignon, 47% Carmenère and 4% Petit Verdot, aged in new oak. Deep Ruby with pronounced aromas of ripe fruit, oak and sweet floral notes. On the palate flavors of blackberry, cherry and sweet plums with vanilla, cedar, herb and earthy notes. Fine sweet tannins, long finish, well balanced with acidity, ending with notes of spice, fruit and cedar. Beautiful, just starting to open, will be good for next decade.
A blend of 49% Cabernet Sauvignon, 47% Carmenère and 4% Petit Verdot, aged in new oak. Deep Ruby with pronounced aromas of ripe fruit, oak and sweet floral notes. On the palate flavors of blackberry, cherry and sweet plums with vanilla, cedar, herb and earthy notes. Fine sweet tannins, long finish, well balanced with acidity, ending with notes of spice, fruit and cedar. Beautiful, just starting to open, will be good for next decade.
Aug 1st, 2021
The second wine from this Chilean producer. Big but not colossal. Nicely balanced. Medium acidity. Bordeaux style. I liked but didn’t love this...a teaser.
The second wine from this Chilean producer. Big but not colossal. Nicely balanced. Medium acidity. Bordeaux style. I liked but didn’t love this...a teaser.
Apr 4th, 2021Big change from ’15 vintage; ’16 a blend of 95% Cab Sauv, 4% Merlot & 1% Carmenere, whereas ’15 was almost 50% Carmenere. Now wine certified organic & biodynamic, aged for 7 months in new French oak, then transferred 23% in new French oak, 49% 2-year old oak, remainder in oak vats, total of 23 months of aging. Aromas of nice dark berry fruit aromas, some nutty & peppery spice. Palate has array of berry flavors, licorice, cedar & herb pepper. Tannins starting to soften long finish ending with fruit & spice.
Big change from ’15 vintage; ’16 a blend of 95% Cab Sauv, 4% Merlot & 1% Carmenere, whereas ’15 was almost 50% Carmenere. Now wine certified organic & biodynamic, aged for 7 months in new French oak, then transferred 23% in new French oak, 49% 2-year old oak, remainder in oak vats, total of 23 months of aging. Aromas of nice dark berry fruit aromas, some nutty & peppery spice. Palate has array of berry flavors, licorice, cedar & herb pepper. Tannins starting to soften long finish ending with fruit & spice.
Dec 26th, 2020
A scent of Wild blueberry, limestone, rose petals and intense raspberries. Drier on the palate. Needs a few years to soften. Tobacco. Classy.
A scent of Wild blueberry, limestone, rose petals and intense raspberries. Drier on the palate. Needs a few years to soften. Tobacco. Classy.
Jul 6th, 2020
Owner TomeVinos wine shops, WSET Level 3, Blogger www.spanishwinesandmore.com, blog.tomevinos.com
This is wine seems overpriced for me. That being said...I preferred it to some Super Tuscans blind. It’s a delicious wine. #chile #bordeauxblend
This is wine seems overpriced for me. That being said...I preferred it to some Super Tuscans blind. It’s a delicious wine. #chile #bordeauxblend
Jun 26th, 2020
Red fruit, white pepper, dried herbs
Red fruit, white pepper, dried herbs
Oct 29th, 2019
Delightful from the first sip and an excellent accompaniment to a 4th of July celebration. Still prefer Le Dix, but Les Petit Clos is wonderful. ($57)
Delightful from the first sip and an excellent accompaniment to a 4th of July celebration. Still prefer Le Dix, but Les Petit Clos is wonderful. ($57)
1 person found it helpfulJul 4th, 2019
@ Paracas Luxury Collection Hotel
@ Paracas Luxury Collection Hotel
1 person found it helpfulNov 10th, 2018
Not much bell pepper as I expected. Well done wine
Not much bell pepper as I expected. Well done wine
1 person found it helpfulSep 30th, 2018Deep, penetrating, intense Bordeaux style blend. Very complex, from start to finish. Hold
Deep, penetrating, intense Bordeaux style blend. Very complex, from start to finish. Hold
1 person found it helpfulApr 12th, 2018