LapostolleCuvée Alexandre Carmenère 2019

Name: Cuvée Alexandre Carmenère
Brand: Lapostolle
SKU: VIN-008078
Price: 103.2 GBP
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Product code: 8078

£17.20 inc VAT

£103.20 / case of 6

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Red Wine from
Rapel Valley, Chile

Country: Chile

Region: Rapel Valley

Type: Red Wine

Winery: Lapostolle

Alcohol: 14.5%

Volume: 750 ml

Winemaker: Michel Rolland & Jacques Begarie

Grape: Carmenère

Grape: 85% Carmenère, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon

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Country: Chile

Region: Rapel Valley

Type: Red Wine

Winery: Lapostolle

Alcohol: 14.5%

Volume: 750 ml

Winemaker: Michel Rolland & Jacques Begarie

Grape: Carmenère

Grape: 85% Carmenère, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon

Product Notes

Lapostolle Cuvée Alexandre Carmenère is a Chilean wine of exceptional quality, constructed with the utmost respect for nature. Its vivid ruby red hue and intense bouquet of ripe red fruits, spices, and hints of tobacco make for a captivating drinking experience. On the palate, lush flavours of blackcurrant and cherry interlace with smooth tannins and well-balanced acidity. The wine's blend originates from organic vineyards in Apalta, aiding its complex structure and lavish finish. An elegant and harmonious wine like the Lapostolle Cuvée Alexandre Carmenère is brilliant for pairing with hearty meat dishes.

About the Winery

Lapostolle winery, nestled at the heart of Chile's wine region is undeniably an elegant location for wine enthusiasts and discerning travellers alike. Founded in 1994 by Alexandra Marnier Lapostolle and her husband Cyril de Bournet, they’ve stayed true to their French roots while embracing Chile's unique terroir.

Boasting stunning 360-degree panoramic views from the hills of Apalta, the winery is indeed a sight to behold. Lapostolle's breath-taking estate, sprawls across the Apalta Valley, surrounded by majestic mountains. The design of the winery honours the earth, with gravity being utilized to transport the grapes during the various stages of wine production, and native plants growing atop the winery, catering to the local wildlife, and ensuring the estate blends seamlessly with the surrounding nature.

Producing a magnificent range of wines, Lapostolle’s vineyards are peppered with diverse, old-vine grape varietals. The wine from each of these vineyards has its own unique personality, capturing the essence of the vineyard's distinctive terroir. The aim of Lapostolle is to create world-class wines using French winemaking philosophy and the superb grape quality Chile offers. Their dedication to both the artisan craft and the environment, has earned them organic certification and biodynamic status.

Their enthusiastic commitment to sustainability reflects in their everyday operations. At Lapostolle, cork is the only material used to seal wine bottles, the packaging is 100% recycleable and solar panels are harnessing renewable energy.

Lapostolle winery offers an inviting atmosphere for savoring their exquisite wines, Starting with a tour of the estate this is followed by a comprehensive tasting of their notoriously distinguished offerings.

If you're seeking an unforgettable experience amidst soul-stirring landscapes, and of course, sublime wine), a visit to Lapostolle winery should definitely be on your to-do list. From promenading through lush vineyards and witnessing nature-centric architecture, to indulging a refined palate with award-winning wines. Embarking on a journey to Lapostolle will most assuredly enchant you and keep you coming back for more.

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