Lapostolle, Clos Apalta 2013

"Gorgeous aromas of dark fruits such as blueberry and raspberry. Licorice too. Full-bodied, velvety tannins but not overdone. Seamless tannins. Pretty finish." - James Suckling

"It is a blend of 70% Carmenère, 21% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Merlot and 2% Petit Verdot. The grapes were hand-destemmed by 80 women and put to ferment in vats and barriques with native yeasts and aged in 100% new barrels for 28 months. There is more freshness in the 2013 vintage with some perfumed aromas under the thick layer of oak-related aromas of smoke, sweet spices and roasted coffee, quite spicy in the style of 2011. The palate shows abundant tannins and some dryness with a final taste that reminded me of cigar ash. Very faithful to the style of the bottling, with the compensating freshness of the cool year with more Cabernet" - Wine Advocate