For auction, without a spare price, there are two perfect bottles of 0.75 liters of CHILIAN (CHILI -CHILE) red wine bottles of 0,75 liter ; one of the 2020 Chilian top 3 wines: "CLOS APALTA" (Domain Bournet-Lapostolle). Perfect condition ; intact seal ! The photos without original packaging were taken from another bottle !! JAMES SUCKLING: 99/100. ROBERT PARKER: 95/100. WINE SPECTATOR: 94/100. A great, fresh and complex Chilean red wine ! The property: Located in the magnificent Colchaga Valley, Clos Apalta has become one of the most famous estates in Chile. The microclimate of Clos Apalta combined with preserved know-how is the keystone in the birth of exceptional artisan wines. The vineyard: On an exceptional terroir, the vineyard extends over 60 hectares of vines, some of which are over 80 years old. Clos Apalta is a Central Valley wine known for its refinement and aromatic signature. Wine: 2020 marks two innovations for Clos Apalta. This vintage is presented in a new bottle whose engraving reaffirms on the one hand the identity of the estate and on the other hand its environmental commitment resulting here in a local supply of bottles whose glass weight is reduced by 10%. The vintage: The year 2020 is marked by particularly hot and dry conditions, favoring great precocity throughout the growing cycle. Despite these extreme conditions, the harvest started 10 days earlier than in previous years and allowed the grapes to remain fresh. This vintage reveals very high quality as well as a delicate alliance between acidity, silky tannins as well as a fruity and concentrated structure. Winemaking and aging: Maceration for 5 to 6 weeks accompanied by manual stirring. Alcoholic and malolactic fermentation exclusively in 75hL French oak vats. Aged for 27 months in French oak barrels (85% new and 15% from two wines). Neither fining nor filtration. Assembly: Carmenère (64%) Cabernet Sauvignon (19%) Merlot (15%) Petit Verdot (2%). Characteristics and tasting tips for Clos Apalta 2020 Tasting: A)Dress: The dress is an intense red hue, adorned with purple nuances. B)Nose: Expressive, the nose exudes fruity (red fruits, cherry, figs, plums) and spicy (black pepper) fragrances. C)Mouth: Remarkable in complexity and concentration, the palate seduces with its ample tannins, its structure as well as its fruity and spicy aromatic framework stretching to a persistent finish. No sales to persons under the age of 18 !! Shipping at Catawiki rates ! No shipping outside Continental Europe.