Fresh and pure nose with some guavas and hints of pears, green apples and fine herbs, too. Elegant and bright on the medium-bodied palate. Flavorful but subtle and textured. Dry, with a very nice phenolic bite at the end. An excellent aperitif. Drink now.
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100% Pinot Noir
Vibrant, red-fruit-oriented nose with grilled spices and herbs. A hint of olives. Very juicy and bright on the palate with a lively expression of fruit. Tannins are even and fine-grained. A very drinkable cabernet sauvignon here. Drink now.
A fresh and vibrant merlot with racy plums, cherries, olives and touches of pencil shavings, iron and cumin. Medium- to full-bodied with fine-grained tannins and a crunchy, fresh finish. Pretty long and fruity. Textbook-quality merlot. Better from 2025.
The 2021 Le Petit Clos is composed of 68% Carménère, 16% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Merlot and 1% Cabernet Franc, aged in 50% new oak. It features black and red fruit with a distinct floral bouquet, contrasting with the more savory and woody Clos Apalta bott...
Impressive balance between ripeness and freshness. Fresh red plums and cherries with some fine spices. Juicy and bright on the palate with fine, silky tannins. Balance is the word. Excellent drinkability. Drink now.
An elegant and pretty complex expression with an array of red and black cherries, grilled spices, tapenade and roasted red pepper. Some firm, nicely chewy tannins on the medium- to full-bodied palate gives a tight structure to the juicy fruit. Dialled bac...