The Winery Lapostolle of Colchagua Valley of Central Valley

Winery Lapostolle
The winery offers 80 different wines
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Its wines get an average rating of 3.9.
This estate is part of the Marnier Lapostolle.
It is ranked in the top 4 of the estates of Central Valley.
It is located in Colchagua Valley in the region of Central Valley

The Winery Lapostolle is one of the largest wineries in the world. It offers 80 wines for sale in of Colchagua Valley to come and discover on site or to buy online.

The Lapostolle Estate is a prestigious vineyard located in the Colchagua Valley, at the heart of Chile. It is renowned for its rich history, exceptional quality wines, and its commitment to the environment and sustainable development. Historically, the estate belongs to the Marnier-Lapostolle family, best known for their creation of the renowned Grand Marnier liqueur. In 1994, Alexandra Marnier-Lapostolle and her husband, Cyril de Bournet, had the vision to produce world-class wines in Chile, using the family expertise acquired over seven generations. Thus, the Lapostolle Estate was born. This estate, nestled between the Andes and the Pacific Ocean, currently covers 370 hectares of vineyards, spread across three different vineyards: Clos Apalta, Cuvee Alexandre, and Le Petit Clos. Each of these vineyards has a unique microclimate and specific soils, allowing them to produce a range of versatile and complex wines. The Lapostolle Estate is recognized for its commitment to biodynamic and organic production methods. They have adopted eco-friendly practices such as composting, biological pest control, and the use of indigenous yeasts for fermentation. These practices have earned the estate several organic and biodynamic certifications. The wines produced by the Lapostolle Estate are well recognized for their intense flavor and sophistication. Their emblematic cuvée, Clos Apalta, has been awarded several times and is ranked among the best wines in the world. They also produce high-quality white wines, such as Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc. The estate offers guided tours of their facilities, allowing visitors to discover the wine production process, from the vine to the glass, as well as to taste their exquisite wines.

Top Winery Lapostolle wines

Looking for the best Winery Lapostolle wines in Colchagua Valley among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Winery Lapostolle wines. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be suitable with the wines from this area. Learn more about the region and the Winery Lapostolle wines with technical and enological descriptions.

The top white wines of Winery Lapostolle

Food and wine pairings with a white wine of Winery Lapostolle

How Winery Lapostolle wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or vegetarian such as recipes of gratin of fresh chard (green and ribs), grilled mackerel with garlic and herbs or goat cheese and bacon quiche.

Organoleptic analysis of white wines of Winery Lapostolle

On the nose the white wine of Winery Lapostolle. often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, cream or grapefruit and sometimes also flavors of oaky, tropical or citrus. In the mouth the white wine of Winery Lapostolle. is a powerful.

The best vintages in the white wines of Winery Lapostolle

  • 2007With an average score of 4.05/5
  • 2006With an average score of 3.94/5
  • 2004With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2008With an average score of 3.78/5
  • 2013With an average score of 3.71/5

The grape varieties most used in the white wines of Winery Lapostolle.

  • Chardonnay
  • Sauvignon Blanc
  • Sémillon
  • Muscat of Alexandria
  • Torrontés

Discovering the wine region of Colchagua Valley

Chilean powerhouse of bold reds: signature Carménère as red king — opulent and velvety with notes of ripe plum, blackberry, grilled pepper, smoked paprika and a chocolate-spice touch, coated tannins and bursting fruit. Structured Cabernet Sauvignon (blackcurrant, cedar, eucalyptus) is the star complement. Fleshy Syrah, supple Merlot and dense Malbec in reds. DO sub-valley of the Rapel south of Santiago, Mediterranean climate between Andes and Pacific.

Icon wines (Apalta, Los Lingues).

The top red wines of Winery Lapostolle

Food and wine pairings with a red wine of Winery Lapostolle

How Winery Lapostolle wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or lamb such as recipes of braised beef with guinness, pasta with neapolitan sauce and mushrooms or lamb stew with melting peppers.

Organoleptic analysis of red wines of Winery Lapostolle

On the nose the red wine of Winery Lapostolle. often reveals types of flavors of cream, cherry or oaky and sometimes also flavors of smoke, earthy or blackberry. In the mouth the red wine of Winery Lapostolle. is a powerful.

The best vintages in the red wines of Winery Lapostolle

  • 1999With an average score of 4.38/5
  • 1997With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 2001With an average score of 4.25/5
  • 2003With an average score of 4.22/5
  • 2002With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2000With an average score of 4.13/5

The grape varieties most used in the red wines of Winery Lapostolle.

  • Carménère
  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Merlot
  • Petit Verdot
  • Cabernet Franc

Discover the grape variety: Grenache

Supple, sun-drenched reds with a deep ruby robe, smooth tannins and moderate acidity, with intense aromas of ripe red fruit (strawberry, raspberry, candied cherry), garrigue (thyme, bay), white pepper, kirsch and soft spice. Ample, warm palate. Absolute pillar of Châteauneuf-du-Pape AOC, Gigondas, Côtes-du-Rhône, Tavel rosé, Priorat DOQ, Rioja (as Garnacha) and star of naturally sweet wines (Banyuls, Maury, Rasteau). Autochthonous Mediterranean variety from Aragon.

The top pink wines of Winery Lapostolle

Food and wine pairings with a pink wine of Winery Lapostolle

How Winery Lapostolle wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or spicy food such as recipes of beef tongue with pickle sauce, lamb tagine with dried apricots or coconut chicken curry in thermomix.

Organoleptic analysis of pink wines of Winery Lapostolle

On the nose the pink wine of Winery Lapostolle. often reveals types of flavors of earth, oak or tree fruit and sometimes also flavors of spices, citrus fruit or red fruit.

The best vintages in the pink wines of Winery Lapostolle

  • 2018With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2013With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 0With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2019With an average score of 3.80/5

The grape varieties most used in the pink wines of Winery Lapostolle.

  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Grenache
  • Mourvedre
  • Cinsault
  • Cinsaut

The word of the wine: Aging on lees

Maturing on the lees enhances the stability, aromatic complexity and texture of white wines, which gain in body and volume. This phenomenon is induced by autolysis, the process of self-degradation of the lees.

The top sweet wines of Winery Lapostolle

Food and wine pairings with a sweet wine of Winery Lapostolle

How Winery Lapostolle wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of rich fish (salmon, tuna etc), shellfish or sweet desserts such as recipes of marmite dieppoise, shrimp in hot sauce from cathylou or gaufress and light.

The best vintages in the sweet wines of Winery Lapostolle

  • 2015With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2012With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2007With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.70/5
  • 2011With an average score of 3.70/5
  • 0With an average score of 3.70/5

The grape varieties most used in the sweet wines of Winery Lapostolle.

  • Sémillon

Discover the grape variety: Petit Verdot

Dark, full-bodied reds with tight tannins and inky colour, showing aromas of blackberry, violet, gentle spice, liquorice and mentholated balsamic notes. Contributes colour, structure and aromatic freshness to great Médoc blends (Palmer, Léoville-Las Cases) where it remains a minority. Also vinified as a single variety in Spain (La Mancha), California, Australia and Argentina. A late-ripening Bordeaux variety.

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Discover the grape variety: Sauvignon blanc

Very expressive, lively aromatic whites with a pale golden colour, crisp palate with fresh acidity, signature aromas of citrus (grapefruit, lime), exotic fruits (passion fruit), boxwood, blackcurrant bud and mineral notes (flint). Star of Sancerre AOC, Pouilly-Fumé AOC and Pessac-Léognan AOC, defines the great whites of the Loire and Bordeaux. French white variety from Bordeaux and the Loire, exported to New Zealand, South Africa and Chile.

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