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Prelude de Clos Apalta 2022

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Prelude de Clos Apalta 2022
Carménère is Chile’s speciality red grape – producing better wines than in its native Bordeaux. Here it is combined with Cabernet and Merlot in a luxurious red from one of the finest (if not the finest) estate in Chile.
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Wine Details

  • Red - Medium to Full Bodied
  • Fine wine
  • ChileChile
  • Inky Purple Red
  • Cabernet Franc-based blend
  • 10.875 Units
  • 14.5% ABV
  • 750 ml
  • 31 December 2036

Flavour Profile

Tasting notes
Round palate with volume and concentration of ripe fruit, textured tannins and a long-lasting finish
Allergy information
Contains Sulphites
The Story Behind the Bottle

Prelude Clos Apalta is a luxurious red from what’s arguably Chile’s finest estate. Described as a “dream destination” by Decanter magazine, it’s a stunningly beautiful property in the premium Colchagua Valley. Complete with a hotel, pool and luxury apartments, it’s surrounded by forest and overlooks steeply terraced vineyards.

The Colchagua Valley has near-perfect conditions for growing vines, with some of the clearest skies in the world. The estate’s iconic gravity-fed winery even has a telescope mounted on its roof, so guests can round off their evening with a spot of world-class stargazing.

Carménère is to Chile what Malbec is to Argentina – a near-forgotten Bordeaux grape that’s found its true home in South America. Here it’s blended with Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot to brilliant effect. Awarded an outstanding 95 points by James Suckling, this is a rich, beautifully balanced red with juicy blackberry and plum flavours and a savoury black olive twist.

Treat it like a fine claret. Decant half an hour before serving and enjoy with roast beef or lamb. If there’s a drop left after the main event, it’ll be delicious with a cheese board too.

Prelude Clos Apalta is a luxurious red from what’s arguably Chile’s finest estate. Described as a “dream destination” by Decanter magazine, it’s a stunningly beautiful property in the premium Colchagua Valley. Complete with a hotel, pool and luxury apartments, it’s surrounded by forest and overlooks steeply terraced vineyards.

The Colchagua Valley has near-perfect conditions for growing vines, with some of the clearest skies in the world. The estate’s iconic gravity-fed winery even has a telescope mounted on its roof, so guests can round off their evening with a spot of world-class stargazing.

Carménère is to Chile what Malbec is to Argentina – a near-forgotten Bordeaux grape that’s found its true home in South America. Here it’s blended with Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot to brilliant effect. Awarded an outstanding 95 points by James Suckling, this is a rich, beautifully balanced red with juicy blackberry and plum flavours and a savoury black olive twist.

Treat it like a fine claret. Decant half an hour before serving and enjoy with roast beef or lamb. If there’s a drop left after the main event, it’ll be delicious with a cheese board too.

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