Winery LapostolleCuvée Alexandre Merlot (Apalta Vineyard)
Red wine
This wine is composed of 100% of the grape variety Merlot.
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful.
This wine generally goes well with beef, veal or lamb.
Taste structure of the Cuvée Alexandre Merlot (Apalta Vineyard) from the Winery Lapostolle
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Cuvée Alexandre Merlot (Apalta Vineyard) of Winery Lapostolle in the region of Central Valley is a powerful.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Cuvée Alexandre Merlot (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, earthy or blackberry.
Food and wine pairings with Cuvée Alexandre Merlot (Apalta Vineyard)
Pairings that work perfectly with Cuvée Alexandre Merlot (Apalta Vineyard)
Original food and wine pairings with Cuvée Alexandre Merlot (Apalta Vineyard)
The Cuvée Alexandre Merlot (Apalta Vineyard) of Winery Lapostolle matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or veal such as recipes of sauté of lamb with curry, lamb kebab or stuffed red mullet ballotines.
Details and technical informations about Winery Lapostolle's Cuvée Alexandre Merlot (Apalta Vineyard).
Discover the grape variety: Merlot
Round and fleshy reds with a velvety texture, showing aromas of ripe plum, black cherry, cocoa and truffle notes with age. Supple tannins, generous alcohol, indulgent finish. Pillar of Libournais (Pomerol with Pétrus, Saint-Émilion with Cheval Blanc and Ausone) and signature of Super Tuscans, Italian Wales and Washington State. A cross of Cabernet Franc × Magdeleine Noire, France's most planted red variety.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Cuvée Alexandre Merlot (Apalta Vineyard) from Winery Lapostolle are 1997, 2000, 1999, 2016 and 2005.
Informations about the Winery Lapostolle
The Winery Lapostolle is one of of the world's great 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: Effervescent
Any wine loaded with CO2 (carbon dioxide), which is revealed in the form of bubbles, reinforcing the freshness effect in the mouth. This gas production is the result of what is called the second fermentation in the bottle. It occurs in champagnes and sparkling wines such as crémants.
