Clos Apalta Wine Weekend

Schedule is subject to change.

Thursday, August 7 – Wine Weekend Welcome Reception

4:00 PM at the Saloon at Lodge & Spa

Meet our hosts from Clos Apalta, Victoire Girard and Clara Bru, and sip on a curated selection of fine wines on the Saloon deck as the summer sunset lights up the sky.

Open and inclusive for all lodging guests.

Friday, August 8 – Llama Hike & Wine Tasting Experience

1:15 PM at Lodge & Spa

Join Victoire, Clara, and our charming team of pack llamas for a leisurely hike through untouched natural landscapes. This beginner-friendly adventure lets the llamas carry the essentials—water, picnic blankets, and of course, the wine—so you can simply enjoy the journey. The experience culminates in a destination wine tasting featuring Clos Apalta, set against a backdrop of sweeping mountain views. It’s a perfect pairing of elegance and exploration.

$250 Per Person, Plus Tax & Gratuity.

Saturday, August 9 – 6-Course Wine Pairing Dinner

6:00 PM at The Farm

Savor a gourmet wine pairing dinner surrounded by one of the top 10 largest wine collections in the world in the cellar at The Farm at Brush Creek. Enjoy six courses of culinary artistry prepared by the chefs of Cheyenne Club, paired with a selection of Clos Apalta wines hand-selected by our hosts Victoire Girard and Clara Bru.

$250 Per Person, Plus Tax & Gratuity.

Clos Apalta is a wine estate in the Apalta Valley, a sub-region of Colchagua, Chile. It was founded in 1994 by the Bournet Lapostolle family; their first vintage was 1997. Charles-Henri de Bournet Marnier Lapostolle has led the property as CEO since 2013. Michel Rolland has been the winemaking consultant here since the beginning.

The 60-hectare vineyard is laid out in an amphitheatre, largely facing southeast. There are a lot of old vines here, with an average age of 80 years old. The oldest vines date back to 1915-1920. The vineyard has been certified organic since 2009.

The wines here are red Bordeaux blends. Carménère is the signature grape variety here, along with Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Petit Verdot. There are two wines produced: Clos Apalta and a second wine called Le Petit Clos.

With two decades in the US wine industry, Victoire’s journey reflects all the facets of terroir and the depth of wines. Having played major roles in wine export and working with Bordeaux négociants, she has dedicated herself to the essence of great wines – emotional, reflective of landscapes, eras, cultures, and stories meant to be shared far and wide.

For the past five years with CVBG, she has built strategies and expanded the presence of Bordeaux wines in the American market. Throughout her career, she has played a pivotal role in introducing renowned Bordeaux wines and beyond to the U.S. market, helping clients navigate the complexities of fine wine selection and investment. Dedicated to providing exceptional wines to her clients, she aims to share the authentic stories in every bottle while forging strong, honest relationships with customers and chateau owners alike, nurturing connections over time.

Looking ahead, Victoire is dedicated to further strengthening CVBG’s footprint in the U.S. and continuing to bridge the gap between Bordeaux estates and American wine lovers. She is passionate about fostering new opportunities for châteaux to connect with key players in the market and ensuring that Bordeaux wines remain at the forefront of fine wine appreciation in the U.S.

Raised in Paris, Clara’s passion for wine came to life during a decade immersed in the vineyards and culture of Bordeaux. She began her journey with an MBA in Wine & Spirits at Vatel Hospitality School, followed by experience in hospitality and events at Château Montrose. To deepen her connection with the land, she returned to study viticulture and oenology for two years, training in a cru bourgeois in Saint-Estèphe and interning at the prestigious Château Latour.

Her international path began as Brand Ambassador for François Lurton in the United States, where she spent 18 months based in Washington D.C., traveling across the country and representing wines from South America and beyond. Back in Europe, she managed exports across key markets before taking on her current role as Regional Export Manager NORAM and EMEA for Lapostolle and Clos Apalta.

Clara is driven by authenticity and a deep respect for nature. Rooted today in her native Brittany, where vineyards are beginning to return, she remains inspired by wine’s ability to bring people together. Her view of wine is instinctive and complete: a 360-degree passion that blends culture, landscapes, craftsmanship, and meaningful connection.