2004 Clos Apalta

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Tasting notes

Tasting notes
Score 92/100 · Josh Raynolds, Mar 2008

(86% carmenere and merlot, with 14% cabernet sauvignon) Deep ruby. Ripe and smoky on the nose, offering pungent cherry and dark berry scents, along with licorice and sexy oak spices. Mouthfilling cherry liqueur and dark chocolate flavors are impressively vibrant for such a concentrated wine, taking on brighter red berry qualities on the finish. This refuses to let go of the palate, leaving behind a strong echo of dark berries.

Critic scores

Critic scores
92
92/100

Josh Raynolds

91
91/100

Jay S Miller, Wine Advocate

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91 points
Jay S Miller, Wine Advocate
Score 91/100 · Drink 2012-2027, Jay S Miller, Wine Advocate, Jun 2007

The 2004 Clos Apalta is composed of 86% Carmenere and 14 % Merlot. Purple colored, it has a splendid bouquet of pain grille, spice box, blueberry, and blackberry liqueur. This is followed by a rich, layered wine with excellent grip and plenty of ripe tannins. This nicely balanced effort should reach its peak in 5-6 years and drink well through 2027. Importer: Moet-Hennessey USA; www.moet.com

About the producer

Clos Apalta - producer
Clos Apalta

Chile’s Clos Apalta is arguably South America’s most successful estate, garnering praise from the world’s leading wine critics and connoisseurs. The 2005 vintage was named Wine Spectator’s Wine of the Year – the only South American wine to do so – and the wines continue to impress.

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Country / Region
Grape Blend

Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah / Shiraz, Carmenere, Merlot

Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

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