Three Double Magnums (3L bottles) of Casa Lapostolle Clos Apalta, 2005

Intense inked dark red with purple hints. Nose is exuberant and complex, with red and black fruit such as plums, black cherries combined with currant, berries, dry figs with black cocoa and a violet touch. Sweet spices like clover and vanilla give an elegant touch towards the finish.
Taste is well balanced, an elegant wine which has a bright attack followed by round, velvety and polished tannins filling the mid palate and a rich long lasting finish. It is an ideal companion for game, lamb, and entrecote fillet. Also good with rich cocoa chocolate desserts.