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		<title>Almaviva</title>
		<link>https://renovate.vinumlector.com/our-wine/chile/central-valley/maipo-valley/puente-alto/almaviva/</link>
		
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		<pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 10:01:04 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[In 1997, Baroness Philippine de Rothschild, Chairman of the Advisory Board of Baron Philippe de Rothschild S.A., and Eduardo Guilisasti Tagle, Chairman of Viña Concha y Toro S.A., sealed a partnership agreement with a view to create an exceptional Franco-Chilean wine called Almaviva. Produced under the joint technical supervision of both partners, the first vintage achieved immediate international success upon its launch in 1998.
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<p class="photoswipe-wrapper">The name Almaviva, though it has an Hispanic sonority, belongs to classical French literature: Count Almaviva is the hero of The Marriage of Figaro, the famous play by Beaumarchais (1732-1799), later turned into an opera by the genius of Mozart. The label, meanwhile, pays homage to Chile’s ancestral history, with three reproductions of a stylised design, which symbolises their vision of the earth and the cosmos. The label bears the name Almaviva in Beaumarchais’ own handwriting. Two great traditions thus join hands to offer the whole world a promise of pleasure and excellence.</p>
For more info, visit<strong> Almaviva </strong><a href="http://www.almavivawinery.com">website</a>.

<strong>VARIETALS</strong>
71% Cabernet Sauvignon, 22% Carmenère, 5% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot

<strong>VINTAGE</strong>

2021 - <a href="https://renovate.vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Almaviva-2021.pdf"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1196" src="https://renovate.vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/if_pdfs_774684.png" alt="" width="15" height="20" /> Download Tasting Note</a>

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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>TECHNICAL DATA</strong><br />
Alcohol 15%</p>
<p><strong>APPEARANCE</strong><br />
It captivates with its deep ruby brilliance.</p>
<p><strong>NOSE</strong><br />
Fresh, elegant, complex nose. An alliance of ripe fruit and subtle floral aromas dominates initially, before leaving place to fine notes of violet, licorice, ink and graphite.</p>
<p><strong>PALATE</strong><br />
The juicy attack of ripe fruit such as raspberry and blackcurrant is well- balanced by a delicate structure and a fine texture of smooth and polished tannins, well coated with savors of vanilla and cocoa. The mouth is harmoniously balanced by a great acidity.</p>
<p><strong>AGEING</strong><br />
20 months in new French oak barrels.</p>
<p><strong>PAIRING</strong><br />
The elegant and fresh 2021 requires rich, structured dishes as roasted lamb with rosemary and garlic or Beef Wellington.</p>
<p><strong>RATINGS</strong></p>
<h3 class="photoswipe-wrapper"><strong class="photoswipe-wrapper">98pts <a class="dt-pswp-item pspw-wrap-ready" href="https://renovate.vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/James-Suckling-1-1.jpg" data-dt-img-description="" data-large_image_width="1459" data-large_image_height="140"><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-1073" src="https://renovate.vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/James-Suckling-1-1-300x29.jpg" sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" srcset="https://renovate.vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/James-Suckling-1-1-300x29.jpg 300w, https://renovate.vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/James-Suckling-1-1-768x74.jpg 768w, https://renovate.vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/James-Suckling-1-1-1024x98.jpg 1024w, https://renovate.vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/James-Suckling-1-1-600x58.jpg 600w, https://renovate.vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/James-Suckling-1-1.jpg 1459w" alt="" width="200" height="20" /></a></strong></h3>
<h3 class="photoswipe-wrapper"><strong class="photoswipe-wrapper">96+pts <a class="dt-pswp-item" href="https://renovate.vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Robert-Parker-Wine-Advocate.png" data-dt-img-description="" data-large_image_width="1191" data-large_image_height="633"><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-4453" src="https://renovate.vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Robert-Parker-Wine-Advocate-300x159.png" alt="" width="150" height="80" srcset="https://renovate.vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Robert-Parker-Wine-Advocate-300x159.png 300w, https://renovate.vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Robert-Parker-Wine-Advocate-1024x544.png 1024w, https://renovate.vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Robert-Parker-Wine-Advocate-768x408.png 768w, https://renovate.vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Robert-Parker-Wine-Advocate-600x319.png 600w, https://renovate.vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Robert-Parker-Wine-Advocate.png 1191w" sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" /></a></strong></h3>
<h3 class="photoswipe-wrapper"><strong class="photoswipe-wrapper">96pts <a class="dt-pswp-item" href="https://renovate.vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Wine_Spectator.jpg" data-dt-img-description="" data-large_image_width="878" data-large_image_height="218"><img decoding="async" class="alignnone  wp-image-3025" src="https://renovate.vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Wine_Spectator-300x74.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="37" srcset="https://renovate.vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Wine_Spectator-300x74.jpg 300w, https://renovate.vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Wine_Spectator-768x191.jpg 768w, https://renovate.vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Wine_Spectator-600x149.jpg 600w, https://renovate.vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Wine_Spectator.jpg 878w" sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" /></a></strong></h3>
<h3><strong class="photoswipe-wrapper">4.4 <a class="dt-pswp-item pspw-wrap-ready" href="https://renovate.vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/vivino-logo.png" data-dt-img-description="" data-large_image_width="456" data-large_image_height="110"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-4519" src="https://renovate.vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/vivino-logo-300x72.png" sizes="auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px" srcset="https://renovate.vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/vivino-logo-300x72.png 300w, https://renovate.vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/vivino-logo.png 456w" alt="" width="150" height="36" /></a></strong></h3>
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		<title>Lapostolle Prelude Apalta (Clos Apalta 3rd wine)</title>
		<link>https://renovate.vinumlector.com/our-wine/chile/central-valley/colchagua-valley/lapostolle-prelude-apalta-clos-apalta-3rd-wine/</link>
		
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		<pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2025 14:38:14 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Prelude to Clos Apalta is not just a wine; it is an overture to an enduring legacy. It is a wine crafted with the same meticulous care and attention that has defined three decades of winemaking in our vineyards. This wine is a harmonious blend of our dedication, knowledge, and respect for the land, serving as an invitation to a grander symphony that awaits.

<span class="relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out">Prelude is the third wine in the esteemed line up from Clos Apalta, offering a more approachable and youthful expression of the Apalta Valley terroir.</span> <span class="relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out">Crafted with the same meticulous care as its counterparts, Clos Apalta and Le Petit Clos, Prelude serves as an inviting introduction to the estate's winemaking philosophy.</span>

<em>“Prelude of Clos Apalta is a vibrant, fruit-driven red blend, showcasing Carménère’s spice and elegance with a modern, approachable style.” </em><em>– </em><strong>Jacques Begarie, Chief Winemaker.</strong>

For more info, visit <strong>Clos Apalta </strong><a href="http://www.closapalta.com/">website</a>.

<strong>VARIETALS</strong>
53% Carmenere, 36% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Merlot, 4% Petit Verdot

<strong>VINTAGE</strong>
2022

<a href="https://renovate.vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Lapostolle-Prelude-Apalta-2022.pdf"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1196" src="https://renovate.vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/if_pdfs_774684.png" alt="" width="15" height="20" /> Download Tasting Note</a>]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>TECHNICAL DATA</strong><br />
Alcohol 14.5%<br />
Residual Sugar 2.58 g/l<br />
Total Acidity 3.69 g/l<br />
pH 3.62</p>
<p><strong>APPEARANCE</strong><br />
Intense and deep inked purple red.</p>
<p><strong>NOSE</strong><br />
Intense nose with spices and blackberry, figs and sweet spices from a well integrated oak.</p>
<p><strong>PALATE</strong><br />
Round palate with volume, concentration of ripe fruit, textured tannins and a long, lasting finish.</p>
<p><strong>AGEING</strong><br />
18 months in French oak barrels, 17% in new French oak, and 83% in 2 and 3 years old used French oak barrels.</p>
<p><strong>PAIRING</strong><br />
Serve this straightforward but enjoyable red with vegetarian dishes; smoked aubergine, couscous or charred Catalan onions served with a red pepper and tomato sauce.</p>
<p><strong>RATINGS</strong></p>
<h3 class="photoswipe-wrapper"><strong class="photoswipe-wrapper">95pts <a class="dt-pswp-item" href="https://renovate.vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/James-Suckling-1-1.jpg" data-dt-img-description="" data-large_image_width="1459" data-large_image_height="140"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-1073" src="https://renovate.vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/James-Suckling-1-1-300x29.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="19" srcset="https://renovate.vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/James-Suckling-1-1-300x29.jpg 300w, https://renovate.vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/James-Suckling-1-1-768x74.jpg 768w, https://renovate.vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/James-Suckling-1-1-1024x98.jpg 1024w, https://renovate.vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/James-Suckling-1-1-600x58.jpg 600w, https://renovate.vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/James-Suckling-1-1.jpg 1459w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px" /></a></strong></h3>
<h3><strong class="photoswipe-wrapper">4.1 <a class="dt-pswp-item pspw-wrap-ready" href="https://renovate.vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/vivino-logo.png" data-dt-img-description="" data-large_image_width="456" data-large_image_height="110"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-4519" src="https://renovate.vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/vivino-logo-300x72.png" sizes="auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px" srcset="https://renovate.vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/vivino-logo-300x72.png 300w, https://renovate.vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/vivino-logo.png 456w" alt="" width="150" height="36" /></a></strong></h3>
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		<title>Château Clerc Milon Pauillac Grand Cru Classé AOC</title>
		<link>https://renovate.vinumlector.com/our-wine/france/bordeaux/pauillac/chateau-clerc-milon-pauillac-grand-cru-classe-aoc-2/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Vinum Lector Staff]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Sep 2025 14:05:24 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Tied to the Seigneuries of Lafite and Mouton (future First Classified Growths belonging to two different branches of the Rothschild family), Château Clerc Milon derives its name from its historic owners, the Clerc family, who acquired it when it was sold as a national asset after the French Revolution.

Today, the third generation, represented by Camille and Philippe Sereys de Rothschild and Julien de Beaumarchais de Rothschild, perpetuates Baron Philippe de Rothschild's values ​​and expertise and continues to develop Château Clerc Milon with the same dynamism and desire for modernity. Thanks to over 50 years of continuous work and a dedicated team with cutting-edge technical facilities, Château Clerc Milon is more than ever a benchmark of Médoc excellence.

This 2016 is comparable in its density and complexity to the finest vintages of the 21st century to date.

For more info, visit <strong>Château Clerc Milon</strong> <a href="http://www.chateau-clerc-milon.com">website</a>.

<strong>VARIETALS</strong>
55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 29% Merlot, 13% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot, 1% Carmenère

<strong>VINTAGE </strong>

2016 - <a href="https://renovate.vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Chateau-Clerc-Milon-Pauillac-Grand-Cru-Classe-AOC-2016.pdf"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1196" src="https://renovate.vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/if_pdfs_774684.png" alt="" width="15" height="20" /> Download Tasting Note</a>

2018 - <a href="https://renovate.vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Chateau-Clerc-Milon-Pauillac-Grand-Cru-Classe-AOC-2018.pdf"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1196" src="https://renovate.vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/if_pdfs_774684.png" alt="" width="15" height="20" /> Download Tasting Note</a>

2021 - <a href="https://renovate.vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Chateau-Clerc-Milon-Pauillac-Grand-Cru-Classe-AOC-2021.pdf"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1196" src="https://renovate.vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/if_pdfs_774684.png" alt="" width="15" height="20" /> Download Tasting Note</a>

2023 - <a href="https://renovate.vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Chateau-Clerc-Milon-Pauillac-Grand-Cru-Classe-AOC-2023.pdf"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1196" src="https://renovate.vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/if_pdfs_774684.png" alt="" width="15" height="20" /> Download Tasting Note</a>]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>TECHNICAL DATA</strong><br />
Alcohol 13.5%</p>
<p><strong>APPEARANCE</strong><br />
Very deep, dark colour with a glittering hue.</p>
<p><strong>NOSE</strong><br />
The refined and elegant nose reveals intense ripe fruit aromas, mingled with liquorice and pepper notes.</p>
<p><strong>PALATE</strong><br />
An ample and precise attack ushers in a dense and creamy mouthfeel which offers a generous and well-balanced range of flavours, revealing fine tannins and expressive oak.</p>
<p><strong>AGEING</strong><br />
Matured in 30% new oak for 18 months.</p>
<p><strong>PAIRING</strong><br />
Mainly grilled or roasted red meats, mature cheese and even dark chocolate.</p>
<p><strong>RATINGS</strong></p>
<h3><strong class="photoswipe-wrapper">96pts </strong><strong class="photoswipe-wrapper"><a class="dt-pswp-item pspw-wrap-ready" href="https://renovate.vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/James-Suckling-1-1.jpg" data-dt-img-description="" data-large_image_width="1459" data-large_image_height="140"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-1073" src="https://renovate.vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/James-Suckling-1-1-300x29.jpg" sizes="auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px" srcset="https://renovate.vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/James-Suckling-1-1-300x29.jpg 300w, https://renovate.vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/James-Suckling-1-1-768x74.jpg 768w, https://renovate.vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/James-Suckling-1-1-1024x98.jpg 1024w, https://renovate.vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/James-Suckling-1-1-600x58.jpg 600w, https://renovate.vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/James-Suckling-1-1.jpg 1459w" alt="" width="200" height="19" /></a></strong></h3>
<h3><strong class="photoswipe-wrapper">96pts <a class="dt-pswp-item" href="https://renovate.vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Decanter-Logo.png" data-dt-img-description="" data-large_image_width="514" data-large_image_height="120"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-1072" src="https://renovate.vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Decanter-Logo-300x70.png" alt="" width="150" height="35" srcset="https://renovate.vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Decanter-Logo-300x70.png 300w, https://renovate.vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Decanter-Logo.png 514w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" /></a></strong></h3>
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<h3><strong class="photoswipe-wrapper">95pts</strong><strong class="photoswipe-wrapper"><a class="dt-pswp-item pspw-wrap-ready" href="https://renovate.vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/wine-enthusiast-new-logo.png" data-dt-img-description="" data-large_image_width="240" data-large_image_height="46"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-4775" src="https://renovate.vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/wine-enthusiast-new-logo.png" alt="" width="150" height="29" /></a></strong></h3>
<h3><strong class="photoswipe-wrapper">94+pts <a class="dt-pswp-item pspw-wrap-ready" href="https://renovate.vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Robert-Parker-Wine-Advocate.png" data-dt-img-description="" data-large_image_width="1191" data-large_image_height="633"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-4453" src="https://renovate.vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Robert-Parker-Wine-Advocate-300x159.png" sizes="auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" srcset="https://renovate.vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Robert-Parker-Wine-Advocate-300x159.png 300w, https://renovate.vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Robert-Parker-Wine-Advocate-1024x544.png 1024w, https://renovate.vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Robert-Parker-Wine-Advocate-768x408.png 768w, https://renovate.vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Robert-Parker-Wine-Advocate-600x319.png 600w, https://renovate.vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Robert-Parker-Wine-Advocate.png 1191w" alt="" width="150" height="80" /></a></strong></h3>
<h3><strong class="photoswipe-wrapper">94pts</strong><strong class="photoswipe-wrapper"><a class="dt-pswp-item pspw-wrap-ready" href="https://renovate.vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Wine_Spectator.jpg" data-dt-img-description="" data-large_image_width="878" data-large_image_height="218"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-3025" src="https://renovate.vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Wine_Spectator-300x74.jpg" sizes="auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" srcset="https://renovate.vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Wine_Spectator-300x74.jpg 300w, https://renovate.vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Wine_Spectator-768x191.jpg 768w, https://renovate.vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Wine_Spectator-600x149.jpg 600w, https://renovate.vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Wine_Spectator.jpg 878w" alt="" width="150" height="37" /></a></strong></h3>
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		<title>Baron de Brane Margaux AOC (Château Brane-Cantenac GCC 2nd wine)</title>
		<link>https://renovate.vinumlector.com/our-wine/france/bordeaux/margaux/baron-de-brane-margaux-aoc-chateau-brane-cantenac-gcc-2nd-wine/</link>
		
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		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Jul 2025 09:22:52 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Château Brane-Cantenac stands proudly in the heart of the prestigious Margaux appellation. Renowned for its wines of remarkable elegance and finesse, this 75-hectare property is an emblem of quality and excellence in the world of fine wines.
Since Henri Lurton took over in 1992, he has made it his mission to produce the best possible wine, reinforcing Brane’s position as a second classified growth in 1855. The Château de Brane-Cantenac vineyard is unique in that the terroir of the Brane plateau contributes to the elegant and aromatic signature of the estate's wines.

Baron de Brane is the second wine from Château Brane-Cantenac. This wine is a tribute to Baron Jacques-Maxime de Brane, who owned the vineyard in the 19th century. This second wine is made from deep gravel plots of clay gravel.

For more info, visit <strong>Château Brane-Cantenac</strong> <a href="http://www.brane-cantenac.com">website</a>.

<strong>VARIETALS</strong>
60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 33% Merlot, 7% Cabernet Franc

<strong>VINTAGE</strong>

2012 - <a href="https://renovate.vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Baron-de-Brane-Margaux-AOC-2012.pdf"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1196" src="https://renovate.vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/if_pdfs_774684.png" alt="" width="15" height="20" /> Download Tasting Note</a>

2014 - <a href="https://renovate.vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Baron-de-Brane-Margaux-AOC-2014.pdf"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1196" src="https://renovate.vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/if_pdfs_774684.png" alt="" width="15" height="20" /> Download Tasting Note</a>

2016 - <a href="https://renovate.vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Baron-de-Brane-Margaux-AOC-2016.pdf"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1196" src="https://renovate.vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/if_pdfs_774684.png" alt="" width="15" height="20" /> Download Tasting Note</a>

2019 - <a href="https://renovate.vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Baron-de-Brane-Margaux-AOC-2019.pdf"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1196" src="https://renovate.vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/if_pdfs_774684.png" alt="" width="15" height="20" /> Download Tasting Note</a>]]></description>
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Alcohol 13%</p>
<p><strong>APPEARANCE</strong><br />
Beautiful garnet with purplish highlights.</p>
<p><strong>NOSE</strong><br />
The nose is highly aromatic, delivering welldefined aromas of both black and red fruits. Delicate floral and dark chocolate notes develop in the glass.</p>
<p><strong>PALATE</strong><br />
The attack is ample, supple and full-bodied. The very generous mid-palate, marked by fine, beautifully coated tannins, evolves towards a fresh, persistent finish. Very well-balanced and delicious.</p>
<p><strong>AGEING</strong><br />
12 months in French oak barrels (30% new oak, 70% used once).</p>
<p><strong>PAIRING</strong><br />
It pairs beautifully with roast lamb or beef tenderloin, duck and poultry dishes; hearty fish like tuna or salmon; and Asian cuisine.</p>
<p><strong>RATINGS</strong></p>
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		<title>Luma Chequén Gran Reserva Carménère</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 04 Nov 2024 09:56:16 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Luma offers handmade wines selected from the best lots of InVina’s extensive vineyards, fermented in small tanks, then aged in barrel for 12 months. Where power meets elegance.

The grapes for this Estate Bottled wine come from Batuco Estate, where cooler temperatures give the wine its blueberry notes, and Las Tizas Estate, where warmer temperature add a jammier profile. Smooth and opulent, full of blueberry flavors over notes of dry leaf, chocolate and white pepper.

For more info, visit <strong>Luma Chequén</strong> <a href="https://invinawines.cl/luma-chequen/">website</a>.

<strong>VARIETALS</strong>
100% Carménère

<strong>VINTAGE</strong>
2022

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Alcohol 14%</p>
<p><strong>APPEARANCE</strong><br />
Intense ruby.</p>
<p><strong>NOSE</strong><br />
In the foreground, ripe red and black fruits (blueberry, raspberry), dried fruits (raisins), sweet and spicy spices, such as cinnamon and black pepper; in the background reveals notes of dark chocolate and dried herbs.</p>
<p><strong>PALATE</strong><br />
Enjoy the complex nose of prunes, ground pepper, dried leaves and a smooth creamy mouthfeel with rich flavors of blueberries, chocolate and spices.</p>
<p><strong>AGEING</strong><br />
The wine ages for 12 months in oak barrels and bottled with minimum filtration.</p>
<p><strong>PAIRING</strong><br />
Recommended for red meat, spaghetti with Bolognese sauce and pork or lamb chops.</p>
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		<title>Casas del Bosque Gran Reserva Carménère</title>
		<link>https://renovate.vinumlector.com/our-wine/chile/central-valley/maipo-valley/casas-del-bosque-gran-reserva-carmenere/</link>
		
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		<pubDate>Wed, 10 May 2023 07:18:25 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Juan Cúneo Solari founded Casas del Bosque in 1993, at a time when the Chilean wine industry was pursuing quantity over quality. His commitment to quality is evident in the Gran Reserva Cabernet, a wine which is a great exponent of this characteristic variety of Chile that finds one of its most typical expressions in the Maipo Valley.
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Carménère originates from the Bordeaux region of France. However, Chile is currently the main producer of this grape variety worldwide. The grapes come from alluvial loam soils with good drainage towards the Cachapoal river in Almahue, in the commune of Peumo, which has traditionally been recognized for the quality of its Carménère. The variety was harvested during the first fortnight of April, seeking a balance between the herbaceous compounds typical of the variety and its fruity notes.

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For more info, visit <strong>Casas del Bosque </strong><a href="http://www.casasdelbosque.cl/">website</a>.

<strong>VARIETALS</strong>
100% Carménère

<strong>VINTAGE</strong>
2024

<a href="https://renovate.vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Casas-del-Bosque-Gran-Reserva-Carmenere-2024.pdf"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1196" src="https://renovate.vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/if_pdfs_774684.png" alt="" width="15" height="20" /> Download Tasting Note</a>]]></description>
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Alcohol 14%<br />
Residual sugar 1.9 g/l<br />
Total acidity 5.7 g/l<br />
pH 3.75</p>
<p><strong>APPEARANCE</strong><br />
Deep ruby red.</p>
<p><strong>NOSE</strong><br />
Aromas of red bell pepper and roasted red bell pepper are the characteristic of this vintage. The slightly menthol notes combine with floral notes such as violets, denoting an elegant primary expression.</p>
<p><strong>PALATE</strong><br />
The entry on the palate is soft, round, giving an almost warm sensation. An elegant and integrated acid sensation appears, which gives the wine nerve and a clean finish.</p>
<p><strong>AGEING</strong><br />
Aged for 10 months in a mix of American and French oak barrels, both new and used.</p>
<p><strong>PAIRING</strong><br />
A favorite to pair with traditional Chilean cuisine, which includes onions and peppers. It goes very well too with soy-based dishes, including pork, duck or greens.</p>
<p><strong>RATINGS</strong></p>
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		<title>Lapostolle Apalta</title>
		<link>https://renovate.vinumlector.com/our-wine/chile/central-valley/colchagua-valley/lapostolle-apalta/</link>
		
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		<pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2020 07:21:27 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Lapostolle Apalta is the new label produced in the Valle de Apalta to emphasize this amazing terroir.
With a refined winemaking approach and mastery of blending, a complex and expressive wine has been created.
Sourced from Lapostolle vineyards in Apalta, this wine shows a beautiful fruity and spicy expression, followed by an elegant and smooth structure.
It could be considered as the third wine of Clos Apalta.

<span style="color: #99cc00;"><strong>Certified Carbon Neutral.</strong></span>

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For more info, visit <strong>Lapostolle</strong> <a href="https://lapostollewines.com/">website</a>.

<strong>VARIETALS</strong>
60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 32% Carmenere, 5% Syrah, 3% Merlot

<strong>VINTAGE</strong>
2022

<a href="https://renovate.vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Lapostolle-Apalta-2022.pdf"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1196" src="https://renovate.vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/if_pdfs_774684.png" alt="" width="15" height="20" /> Download Tasting Note</a>]]></description>
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Alcohol 14.5%<br />
Residual Sugar 2.50 g/l<br />
Total acidity 3.39 g/l<br />
pH 3.61</p>
<p><strong>APPEARANCE</strong><br />
Deep and beautiful violet-red with purple highlights.</p>
<p><strong>NOSE</strong><br />
Expressive nose with aromas of red and black fruits, with a touch of spice.</p>
<p><strong>PALATE</strong><br />
Round and pleasant structure, juicy tannins and a lively finish.</p>
<p><strong>AGEING</strong><br />
70% of the blend aged for 8 months in oak barrels second and third use French and 30% in steel tanks stainless.</p>
<p><strong>PAIRING</strong><br />
Decant for 30 minutes and serve between 16°C (65°F).<br />
Ideal companion stewed and grilled meat in a variety of preparations.</p>
<p><strong>RATINGS</strong></p>
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		<title>Château Kirwan Margaux Grand Cru Classé AOC</title>
		<link>https://renovate.vinumlector.com/our-wine/france/bordeaux/margaux/chateau-kirwan-margaux-grand-cru-classe-aoc/</link>
		
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		<pubDate>Fri, 28 Dec 2018 08:19:46 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Château Kirwan is an estate located in Cantenac, not far from the city of Bordeaux and the river Garonne, in a terroir where man and nature have been living together harmoniously for hundreds of years.
The Château, built in 1751, was one of the few Medoc properties that Thomas Jefferson, the future third President of the United States, visited on his Bordeaux wine tasting trip in France and mentioned in his diaries written in 1780. Mark Kirwan passed away in 1815 and over the centuries it passed from hand to hand through several owners, until, during the early years of the twentieth century, it was acquired by a family of "negociant", the Schyler and Schroder, which moved to Bordeaux in 1738 and still in business today.
With 40 hectares divided into 46 parcels that wind within the territory of the AOC Margaux, it is clear and obvious how the keystone of this Château, over the years, has always been the terroir and its strong identity. Its wines have a characteristic soft, gentle attack, followed by a very Margaux lacework of flavours. Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot provide Kirwan’s main wine with a multi-layered structure that is very big, tempered by the roundness of the Merlot and the delicate elegance of the Cabernet Franc.

The 2019 joins the list of sumptuous vintages ending in the number 9. Throughtout the growing season, the vinse enjoyed smooth, calm conditions. A perfect balance between the amount of foliage and the quantity of grapes was observed in this vintage.

For more info, visit <strong>Château Kirwan</strong> <a href="http://www.chateau-kirwan.com">website</a>.

<strong>VARIETALS</strong>
59% Cabernet Sauvignon, 28% Merlot, 6% Cabernet Franc, 6% Petit Verdot, 1% Carménère

<strong>VINTAGE</strong>
2019 - <a href="https://renovate.vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Chateau-Kirwan-Margaux-Grand-Cru-Classe-AOC-2019.pdf"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1196" src="https://renovate.vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/if_pdfs_774684.png" alt="" width="15" height="20" /> Download Tasting Note</a>

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Alcohol 13.5%</p>
<p><strong>APPEARANCE</strong><br />
A pleasant garnet color.</p>
<p><strong>NOSE</strong><br />
Enchanting aromas of red and black berries come out in the nose, heightened by spicy undertones. The bouquet stands out for its fresh and pure character.</p>
<p><strong>PALATE</strong><br />
In the mouth, the attack is fresh, with good acidity delivering a tinge of menthol. The palate is equally dynamic and soft, carried by beautiful and well matured tannins. This 2019 is very elegant, showing a juicy and aromatic finale. A true delicacy.</p>
<p><strong>AGEING</strong><br />
Aged in 50% new and 50% second-fill casks.</p>
<p><strong>PAIRING</strong><br />
The combination with grilled leg of lamb served with roasted rosemary potatoes and braised vegetables should definitely be tried.</p>
<p><strong>READINESS FOR DRINKING</strong><br />
Drink now to 2045.</p>
<p><strong>RATING</strong></p>
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		<title>Lapostolle Le Petit Clos de Clos Apalta</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 23 Aug 2018 05:58:13 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[In 2014, Clos Apalta gave birth to its second wine, Le Petit Clos de Clos Apalta, in order to offer a different interpretation of this unique terroir, using the same grapes, but in different proportion, and offering young vines a chance to prove their worth before thay can make it into the Grand Vin.

The 2021 vintage was challenging as it brought a scenario of climatic disruptions and the development of the COVID-19 pandemic. The yields ended up being generous considering the challenges faced, and most importantly with grapes that produced wines of excellent quality.

<em>“Le Petit Clos is a different interpretation of the Clos Apalta Terroir, using the mastery of blending that is the heart of the winemaking philosophy from the Domaines Bournet ”. </em><em>– </em><strong>Jacques Begarie, Chief Winemaker.</strong>

<span style="color: #99cc00;"><strong>Made with Organic Grapes and Biodynamic vineyard management.</strong></span>
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For more info, visit <strong>Clos Apalta </strong><a href="http://www.closapalta.com/">website</a>.

<strong>VARIETALS</strong>
68% Carmenere, 16% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Merlot, 1% Cabernet Franc

<strong>VINTAGE</strong>
2021

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Alcohol 14.5%<br />
Residual Sugar 2.30 g/l<br />
Total Acidity 3.9 g/l<br />
pH 3.56</p>
<p><strong>APPEARANCE</strong><br />
Deep purple red with pretty deep violet hues.</p>
<p><strong>NOSE</strong><br />
Expressive nose with dominating spicy aromas, black and red fruit with fresh edge.</p>
<p><strong>PALATE</strong><br />
Well balanced, with a round and juicy structure given by the base of Carmenere. Freshness at the finish that last for a long time.</p>
<p><strong>AGEING</strong><br />
19 months in French oak barrels, 37% in new French oak barrels and 63% in second use French oak barrels.</p>
<p><strong>PAIRING</strong><br />
The wine’s firm tannins crave fat and protein. Think herb-crusted rack of lamb, wagyu ribeye, or a slow-roasted brisket.</p>
<p><strong>RATINGS</strong></p>
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		<title>Lapostolle Clos Apalta</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Clos Apalta is born in 1997 as the iconic wine of the Domaines Bournet-Lapostolle in Chile under the idea to magnify the exceptional terroir of Apalta with French expertise. Shaping the vineyard foot by foot, building a state-of-the-art gravity fed winery, the family succeeded in making Clos Apalta one of the most iconic wines in South America.

The 2019 vintage of Clos Apalta is characterized by a "ripe and warm" growing season that resulted in an intensely concentrated and powerful wine. It is notable for having one of the highest proportions of Carménère (70%) in the estate's history.<span class="uJ19be notranslate" data-sfc-root="c" data-wiz-uids="RN9Soc_f,RN9Soc_g" data-sfc-cb="" data-complete="true" data-processed="true"><span class="vKEkVd" data-animation-atomic="" data-wiz-attrbind="class=RN9Soc_e/TKHnVd" data-sae=""><span aria-hidden="true" aria-owns="action-menu-parent-container"> </span></span></span>
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<em>“This was a very luminous, bright and wonderful harvest, that brought us beautiful vivid fruit and deep flavors”. </em><em>– </em><strong>Andrea Leon</strong><strong>, Chief Winemaker.</strong>

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<span style="color: #99cc00;"><strong>Made with Organic Grapes and Biodynamic vineyard management.</strong></span>
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For more info, visit <strong>Clos Apalta </strong><a href="http://www.closapalta.com/">website</a>.

<strong>VARIETALS</strong>
70% Carmenère, 18% Merlot, 8% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Petit Verdot

<strong>VINTAGE</strong>
2019 - <a href="https://renovate.vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Lapostolle-Clos-Apalta-2019.pdf"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1196" src="https://renovate.vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/if_pdfs_774684.png" alt="" width="15" height="20" /> Download Tasting Note</a>

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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>TECHNICAL DATA</strong><br />
Alcohol 15%<br />
Residual sugar 2.67 g/l<br />
Total acidity 4.14 g/l<br />
pH 3.57</p>
<p><strong>APPEARANCE</strong><br />
Intense dark purple with violet blue edges.</p>
<p><strong>NOSE</strong><br />
Expresive nose of ripe fruit plums and dry figs, opening towards subtle spices and elegant aromas of clover and sweet spices.</p>
<p><strong>PALATE</strong><br />
Concentrated opening towards a lively mid palate, with a well-structured tannic frame and a very long-lasting palate.</p>
<p><strong>AGEING</strong><br />
24 months in French oak barrels, 90% new, 10% of s econd use.</p>
<p><strong>PAIRING</strong><br />
The Clos Apalta 2019 is a bold, structured red with high tannins and spicy Carménère notes, making it an ideal match for rich, savory dishes. For the best experience, decant the wine for at least 1 to 2 hours before serving.</p>
<p><strong>RATINGS</strong></p>
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