Winery LapostolleCuvée Alexandre Syrah (Apalta Vineyard)
Red wine
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a lot of tannins present in the mouth.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or game (deer, venison).
The Cuvée Alexandre Syrah (Apalta Vineyard) of the Winery Lapostolle is in the top 40 of wines of Colchagua Valley.
Taste structure of the Cuvée Alexandre Syrah (Apalta Vineyard) from the Winery Lapostolle
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Cuvée Alexandre Syrah (Apalta Vineyard) of Winery Lapostolle in the region of Central Valley is a powerful with a lot of tannins present in the mouth.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Cuvée Alexandre Syrah (Apalta Vineyard) of Winery Lapostolle in the region of Central Valley often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of vegetal, oak or spices.
Food and wine pairings with Cuvée Alexandre Syrah (Apalta Vineyard)
Pairings that work perfectly with Cuvée Alexandre Syrah (Apalta Vineyard)
Original food and wine pairings with Cuvée Alexandre Syrah (Apalta Vineyard)
The Cuvée Alexandre Syrah (Apalta Vineyard) of Winery Lapostolle matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of kafta bil saniyeh (lebanese dish), grilled lamb shoulder with spices and honey or whole duck casserole with white wine.
Details and technical informations about Winery Lapostolle's Cuvée Alexandre Syrah (Apalta Vineyard).
Discover the grape variety: Pineau d'Aunis
Light, spicy reds with a clear ruby robe, fine tannins and fresh acidity, with characteristic aromas of black pepper, red fruit (raspberry, redcurrant), spice and herbal notes. Airy, refreshing palate with a signature peppery finish. Also made as very expressive, taut rosés. Star of Coteaux du Vendômois AOC, present in Anjou, Touraine and Coteaux du Loir AOC. Autochthonous Loire Valley variety, present since the 12th century (favourite wine of Henry Plantagenet).
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Cuvée Alexandre Syrah (Apalta Vineyard) from Winery Lapostolle are 2016, 2008, 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: Clavelin
Typical bottle of the yellow wines of the Jura with a squat shape and a capacity of 62 cl.
