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 Guillaume Akouka, 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

1:30 PM at Lodge & Spa

Alongside Victoire, Guillaume, and our team of pack llamas, set out to explore our pristine, natural landscapes during a beginner-level hike. Let the llamas do the heavy lifting as they carry water, picnic blankets, and of course the wine. Conclude the experience with a destination Clos Apalta wine tasting with picturesque mountain views.

$250 Per Person, Plus Tax and Gratuity.

Saturday, August 9 – 5-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 five 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 Guillaume Akouka.

$250 Per Person, Plus Tax & Gratuity. Open Reservations.

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.

The North America Sales Director of Lapostolle/ Clos Apalta, Guillaume comes from a technical wine background, with a degree in Oenology and viticulture. Growing up in the Rhone valley, he has been passionate about wines since a young age.

He left France for the US in 2001, and recently moved to NC, after living in CA for 20 years. His journey in America allowed him to taste wines from many parts of the world. He has been travelling to wine countries around the globe and had a chance to visit wineries in Italy, Spain, France, Austria, Chile, Argentina, South Africa and USA. Guillaume passed the certified sommelier degree and has been in the wine business for 25 years. His previous experience includes roles as the National Brand Manager for Baron Francois/Maison Leda, VP Regional Manager at Vineyard Brands, and Regional Manager at Louis Latour.