Lapostolle Cuvée Alexandre Merlot

Lapostolle Cuvée Alexandre Merlot

As a general winemaking philosophy, Cuvée Alexandre Merlot’s direction is toward elegance, balance and ageing potential. To express the terroir of Apalta is the mission of Casa Lapostolle, using very natural process with minimal intervention.

“It all started with our Cuvée Alexandre Merlot back in 1994: a wine that had showed its consistency for more than a decade.” – Jacques Begarie, Chief Winemaker.

Made with Organic Grapes and Biodynamic vineyard management.

   

For more info, visit Casa Lapostolle website.

VARIETALS
85% Merlot, 15% Carmenère

VINTAGE
2022

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Description

TECHNICAL DATA
Alcohol 14.5%
Total acidity 3.85 g/l
Residual sugar 2.19 g/l
pH 3.54

APPEARANCE
Beautiful red color, with bright purple robe.

NOSE
Red fruit aromas such as strawberry and cherries with fresh herbs aromas and a touch of vanilla.

PALATE
Elegant and juicy tannins with a long finish and well integrated moderate oak flavors.

AGEING
100% of the blend aged in 225L French oak for 11 months. 9% in new barrels, 32% in second use and 59% in third and fourth use.

PAIRING
Ideal companion for meats and well seasoned dishes with a red wine sauce such as short ribs and angus beef.

READINESS FOR DRINKING
Ready to drink now or cellar for several years.
Decant for 1 hour before serving.

RATINGS

93pts

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90pts

4

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