Jeb Dunnuck Review
Rated 99
The Grand Vin 2022 Clos Apalta checks in as 68% Carménère, 22% Cabernet Sauvignon, and the rest Merlot that spent two years in 70% new French oak. Smoking notes of black raspberries, leafy herbs, iron, and violet carry to a brilliantly balanced, seamless, medium to full-bodied red that has ultra-fine tannins, integrated acidity, and a great finish. It's an absolutely sensational red from this team that comes close to topping out my scale. I love it today yet see no reason it shouldn't evolve for 15+ years. Drinking Window 2025-2040.

Clos Apalta Valle de Apalta Red Blend 2022 750ml

Iconic. Luxurious. A flagship Chilean red blend.
The 2022 Clos Apalta Red Blend is the latest release from one of Chile's most celebrated estates in the Valle de Apalta, Colchagua Valley. Known for producing wines of extraordinary depth and elegance, Clos Apalta combines old-vine Carmenère, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Cabernet Franc into a harmonious blend. Bottled at 750ml, this wine represents the pinnacle of Chilean winemaking, offering richness, balance, and age-worthy structure.

• Producer: Clos Apalta (Lapostolle)
• Region: Valle de Apalta, Colchagua Valley, Chile
• Varietals: 68% Carmenere, 22% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot
• ABV: 15%
• Style: Full-bodied, complex, elegant red blend
• Vine Age: Old vines, offering concentration and depth

Tasting Notes

Nose: Blackberry, cassis, violet, cocoa, and subtle spice.
Palate: Ripe dark fruit, plum, espresso, and savory herbs with polished tannins.
Finish: Long, layered, and persistent with mineral elegance and refined oak integration.

Why You'll Love It

• Flagship red blend from Chile's Valle de Apalta
• Crafted from old vines for intensity and complexity
• Balanced structure with elegance and age-worthiness
• Produced by Clos Apalta, consistently ranked among Chile's finest wines

Food Pairing

• Grilled ribeye or lamb chops
• Wild mushroom risotto
• Duck breast with cherry reduction
• Aged Manchego or blue cheese

Cellaring

• Drinking Window: 2025-2040+
• Storage: Best kept at 55°F with proper humidity

Clos Apalta Valle de Apalta Red Blend 2022 is a luxurious, terroir-driven wine that embodies the artistry of Chilean winemaking - perfect for collectors, celebratory occasions, and lovers of world-class red blends.