Winery LapostolleCuvée Alexandre Carmenère (Apalta Vineyard)
Red wine
This wine is composed of 100% of the grape variety Carménère.
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice freshness.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or lamb.
Taste structure of the Cuvée Alexandre Carmenère (Apalta Vineyard) from the Winery Lapostolle
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Cuvée Alexandre Carmenère (Apalta Vineyard) of Winery Lapostolle in the region of Central Valley is a powerful with a nice freshness.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Cuvée Alexandre Carmenère (Apalta Vineyard) of Winery Lapostolle in the region of Central Valley often reveals types of flavors of cream, cherry or oaky and sometimes also flavors of smoke, apples or earthy.
Food and wine pairings with Cuvée Alexandre Carmenère (Apalta Vineyard)
Pairings that work perfectly with Cuvée Alexandre Carmenère (Apalta Vineyard)
Original food and wine pairings with Cuvée Alexandre Carmenère (Apalta Vineyard)
The Cuvée Alexandre Carmenère (Apalta Vineyard) of Winery Lapostolle matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or lamb such as recipes of beef stew with white wine, fish lasagne or leg of lamb in a casserole.
Details and technical informations about Winery Lapostolle's Cuvée Alexandre Carmenère (Apalta Vineyard).
Discover the grape variety: Carmenère
Velvety, deep reds with a dark robe and round tannins, showing aromas of blackberry, plum, ripe red pepper, dark chocolate, coffee and gentle spice. Warm, supple finish. Absolute star of Chile (Colchagua, Cachapoal, Maipo) where it was rediscovered in 1994, long confused with Merlot. A historic Bordeaux variety that nearly vanished after phylloxera, a cross of Cabernet Franc × Gros Cabernet.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Cuvée Alexandre Carmenère (Apalta Vineyard) from Winery Lapostolle are 2018, 2016, 2015, 2014 and 2013.
Informations about the Winery Lapostolle
The Winery Lapostolle is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 65 wines for sale in the of Colchagua Valley to come and discover on site or to buy online.
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.
The wine region of Central Valley
Heart of modern Chilean wine: structured, sunny reds, dense, blackcurranty Cabernet Sauvignon from Maipo (Chilean cradle of the grape), signature Carménère with notes of ripe pepper, black fruit and sweet spices from Colchagua, supple Merlot and deep Syrah. Round Chardonnay whites and lively, sharp Sauvignon. Mediterranean climate, 400 km between Andes and Pacific. Star sub-regions: Maipo, Cachapoal, Colchagua, Curicó, Maule.
The word of the wine: Musk
A sensual, full-bodied animal substance used in luxury perfumery, produced by a small deer, the musk deer, also called musk deer.
