Winery LapostolleFrench in Essence, Chilean by Birth
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 4 varietals which are the Cabernet franc, the Cabernet-Sauvignon, the Carmenère and the Merlot.
This wine generally goes well with pork, poultry or beef.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the French in Essence, Chilean by Birth 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 oak, spices or red fruit.
Food and wine pairings with French in Essence, Chilean by Birth
Pairings that work perfectly with French in Essence, Chilean by Birth
Original food and wine pairings with French in Essence, Chilean by Birth
The French in Essence, Chilean by Birth of Winery Lapostolle matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or pork such as recipes of german recipe for marinated meat: sauerbraten, lamb stew with yoghurt and coriander or the tartiflette wrap.
Details and technical informations about Winery Lapostolle's French in Essence, Chilean by Birth.
Discover the grape variety: Cabernet franc
Supple, fragrant reds with fine tannins and vibrant freshness, showing raspberry, violet, green pepper, pencil lead and gentle spice aromas. Star of the Loire as a single variety (Chinon, Bourgueil, Saumur-Champigny) and of the right bank of Bordeaux in blends (Cheval Blanc at 60%). Also in semi-dry Anjou rosés. A historic Bordeaux variety, parent of Cabernet-Sauvignon, Merlot and Carmenère.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of French in Essence, Chilean by Birth from Winery Lapostolle are 2014, 2016, 2013, 0 and 2018.
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 Rapel Valley to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Rapel Valley
Vast central Chilean valley, ~25% of national output. Carmenère, emblem of Chile: dense reds with signature notes of blackberry, plum, green pepper, coffee, cocoa and spice, round tannins — a grape rediscovered here in 1994. Also firm Cabernet Sauvignon (blackcurrant, eucalyptus), supple Merlot, peppery Syrah. Encompasses Cachapoal to the north (cooler, higher altitude) and Colchagua to the south (warm, fleshy stars).
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: Wrapped
Said of a wine rich in alcohol, but in which the mellowness dominates.
