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. 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.

James Suckling - 95 Points

Lovely freshness from this warm year, with good depth and concentration. Fresh cherries, blackberries, paprika, spices and tapenade on the nose. Juicy and almost full-bodied on the palate, with melted, dusty tannins and a long finish. 50% carmenere, 40% cabernet sauvignon and 10% merlot. About 16 months in barrels, of which 18% were new oak and the rest is second-use.

Wine Spectator - 91 Points

This opens with aromas of dried sage, anise and brambly berries, while hints of apple wood weave through the blackberry and plum core, which offers good density, lingering on the finish around broad, ripe tannins, backed by a late hint of toast. Carmenère, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot.

Some stock is available in our UK warehouse, but more s tock will be shipped over from Bordeaux and delivery can therefore take roughly 21 days