Lapostolle Cuvée Alexandre Carmenère Apalta (2024)
Wine Tasting Notes
Lapostolle's 2024 Cuvée Alexandre Carmenère shows a dark purple-red color and an expressive nose of spice, maqui berry, ripe plum and blackberry. Elegant on the palate, it has medium acidity, round tannins and good concentration of ripe fruit, with a juicy texture and a long finish. Decant and serve around 60°F with well-seasoned red meats, lamb, rabbit or four-cheese pasta.
Winery/Producer Highlights
Lapostolle — Founded in 1994 by Alexandra Marnier Lapostolle and Cyril de Bournet, Lapostolle is centered on Chile's Apalta Valley in Colchagua. This Cuvée Alexandre comes from selected parcels of the Clos Apalta estate, including vines planted in 1940. The 2024 blends 85% Carmenère, 10% Syrah and 5% Petit Verdot, fermented in stainless steel and aged 10 months in French oak, mostly used barrels.
Descriptive Words
Juicy, Elegant, Spiced, Dark-Fruited, Round
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