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Friday, September 3, 2021 - 64% Carmenère, 18% Cabernet Sauvignon, 18% Merlot
from Apalta vineyard, Valle de Colchagua with colluvial
granitic soils and semi-dry Mediterranean climate under certified organic (CERES) and biodynamic
(DEMETER) viticulture of Pre-filoxera (from 1920) ungrafted Carmenère and Cabernet Sauvignon.
Manual harvest and de-stemming.
Fermented with native yeast at <28*C.
4-5 week maceration with manual punch down..
Fermentation: 75% in 75hL French oak vats, 25% in new
French oak barrels. Malolactic in new French oak barrels.
Aged 25 months in French oak barrels (87% new, 13% 2nd use)
Unfined unfiltered.
15% Abv. 7,729 cases
Proprietors: Cyril de Bournet, Alexandra Marnier Lapostolle and Charles de Bournet Marnier Lapostolle.

A(ccuracy)=2: Deep garnet. Heady, oaky Carmenère blend.
B(alance)=2: Distinctive components with tannin dominant.
C(omplexity)=2: Ripe dark berries, licorice, cedar..
D(epth)=2: Full, firm mouthfeel, gripping palate and lingering finish.

Wine Tally Score [2,2,2,2] = 8/10

Bit overoaked, awaiting resolution.

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