Caballo Loco Grand Cru Apalta 2023 vs Domaine Gassier Lou Coucardie Rouge 2017
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| Availability | Out of stock | In stock |
|---|---|---|
| Best current price | — | £28.96 |
| Current stockists | — | 1 merchant |
| Producer | Vina Valdivieso | Domaine Gassier |
| Style | Red | Red |
| Grape | Cabernet Sauvignon | Syrah, Grenache |
| Region | — | Rhone |
| Country | Chile | France |
| Size | 750ml | 750ml |
| Where to buy | No current tracked offers |
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Caballo Loco Grand Cru Apalta 2023
Caballo Loco Grand Cru Apalta is an exceptional single-terroir red wine from Viña Valdivieso, sourced exclusively from a specific block within the prestigious Apalta sub-valley in Chile's Central Valley. Inspired by the French Grand Cru system, this wine celebrates the unrepeatable character of its origin, crafted from a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Carmenere grown in conditions that cannot be replicated anywhere else in Chile . Why You'll Love It Apalta is one of Chile's most celebrated wine-growing sub-valleys, a warm, sheltered amphitheatre of old vines in Colchagua that consistently produces wines of extraordinary concentration and complexity. Caballo Loco Grand Cru Apalta captures the very best of this exceptional terroir, combining the structure and depth of Cabernet Sauvignon with the distinctive spice and dark fruit character of Carmenere. The result is a wine of real power and elegance, built to impress and to age. Vineyard & Production Grapes are sourced from a specific block within the Apalta sub-valley, selected for the uniqueness and quality of their terroir. The wine is crafted using the same philosophy as the original Caballo Loco, a progressive blending approach inspired by the solera method used in sherry production, combining the current vintage with previous editions to build extraordinary layers of complexity and depth. Bottled at 14.5% ABV. Tasting Notes Deep ruby in the glass. The nose is intense and inviting, with aromas of black fruits, currants, chocolate, and vanilla. The palate is complex and well-rounded, with silky tannins, notes of dark fruit, spice, and a long, lingering finish of real elegance and power. Perfect Pairings An outstanding partner for beef, lamb, and game dishes with rich, hearty sauces. Also excellent alongside strong cheeses and slow-cooked red meat dishes. Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon and Carmenere
Domaine Gassier Lou Coucardie Rouge 2017
'Organically farmed vineyards benefit from a perpetual stewardship that focuses on soil health, biodiversity and the vines’ rich genetic pool. This partnership with nature makes a significant impact on their grapes’ ability to express their terroir, thereby giving wines of freshness, minerality and balance. Michel Gassier and his wife, Tina, produce handcrafted wines that express “the nuances of their soils and the sincerity of their winemaker”. As a winemaker, Michel believes that the less intervention, the more the terroir can express itself. He says it is also a matter of teamwork, a duo that he forms with his wife.'
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