Lapostolle La Parcelle 8 Vieilles Vignes Apalta

After years of research and selection, Lapostolle is now launching a Single Vineyard wine from Apalta: Parcelle 8.

It is a 100% Cabernet Sauvignon with extremely low yields., which ensures a lot of concentration in the wine.
First commercially released wine from old-vine cabernet sauvignon, grown on its own rootstock with the vast majority from 1910.

It’s made in a fraction of the quantity of Clos Apalta, basically a secret reserve-bottling and originally made just for the owners to drink, James Suckling was the first to taste it first and immediately gave the Parcelle 8 a great score: 98/100 points.

Complex and intense with a rare mineral quality for the hot 2020 vintage.

VARIETALS
100% Cabernet Sauvignon

VINTAGE
2020

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Description

TECHNICAL DATA
Alcohol 15%

APPEARANCE
Saturated dark ruby with slow forming, crimson staining tears.

NOSE
The nose presents bold and complex aromas of black fruit, chocolate, and toast alongside earthy, herbal, and floral notes.

PALATE
On the palate, it displays a powerful array of secondary tones including light roasted coffee bean, tobacco, and cinnamon stick. Brooding and dense, polished and composed with excellent detail and depth.

AGEING
26 months in new French oak barrels.

PAIRING
It pairs well with roast lamb, braised short ribs, mushrooms, or fine cheeses.

RATINGS

99pts

93pts

4.4

Additional information

Vintage	2020
Grape	Cabernet Sauvignon
Producer	Lapostolle
Style	Dry
Types	Red