Clos Apalta 2021 Teeling the birthplace of Gin

the birthplace of Gin

A key component of Champagne’s terroir is its unique chalky soils

typical of the Maipo Valley

and Villard became one of its pioneers by establishing one of the first boutique wineries in the valley

this family-owned distillery has been a guardian of time-honored distillation techniques

Clos Apalta 2021 Teeling the birthplace of GinMaceration time of 5 6 weeks with manual punch downs. Fermentation in 89% in 75hL French oak vats & 11% in French oak barrels. Malolactic in new French oak barrels. Fermentation temperature 28C to 30C and aged for 21 months in French oak barrels. 78% in new French oak barrels 22% in second use French oak barrels. Unfined & unfiltered. Beautiful dark purple hue with dark violet edges. Expressive nose with red fruit such as black and red cherry, figs