Casa Lapostolle, Clos Apalta other_regions Mild wood influence sets off

Mild wood influence sets off a highly complex nose comprised of fresh red currant and blue pinot fruit aromas that are liberally laced with warm earth and a sauvage hint that carries over to the relatively refined and supple yet entirely serious

with bright lemon

cassis and floral pastille flavors that show surprising energy for their heft

isn’t at its usual level

Casa Lapostolle, Clos Apalta other_regions Mild wood influence sets offThe 2017 Clos Apalta is the 20th vintage of this wine that was produced with a blend of 48% Carmenere, 26% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot and 1% Petit Verdot from organic and biodynamic certified vineyards on granite soils. It fermented with indigenous yeasts for four to five weeks, with manual punch down of the cap, mostly in 7,500 liter French oak vats and 18% in new French barrique. Malolactic was in new French oak barrels, and the levage lasted