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Lapostolle Prelude Apalta (Clos Apalta 3rd wine)

martin — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 08:27:44 +0000

TECHNICAL DATA
Alcohol 14.5%
Residual Sugar 2.58 g/l
Total Acidity 3.69 g/l
pH 3.62

APPEARANCE
Intense and deep inked purple red.

NOSE
Intense nose with spices and blackberry, figs and sweet spices from a well integrated oak.

PALATE
Round palate with volume, concentration of ripe fruit, textured tannins and a long, lasting finish.

AGEING
18 months in French oak barrels, 17% in new French oak, and 83% in 2 and 3 years old used French oak barrels.

PAIRING
Serve this straightforward but enjoyable red with vegetarian dishes; smoked aubergine, couscous or charred Catalan onions served with a red pepper and tomato sauce.

RATINGS

95pts

4.1

Lapostolle La Parcelle 8 Vieilles Vignes Apalta

Vinum Lector Staff — Thu, 04 Apr 2024 15:05:49 +0000

TECHNICAL DATA
Alcohol 15%

APPEARANCE
Beautiful intense ruby red color.

NOSE
Elegant and complex, opening towards intense fruit with herbs and spices, with an elegant and well-integrated oak finish.

PALATE
Classic structure, with elegant and long tannins, with more flavors of fruits and black spices. Long, velvety finish.

AGEING
26 months in new French oak barrels.

PAIRING
Delicious and recommended with any kind of meat dishes.

RATINGS

4.4

Lapostolle La Parcelle 8 Vieilles Vignes Apalta

Vinum Lector Staff — Sat, 04 Sep 2021 13:45:19 +0000

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

Lapostolle Apalta

Vinum Lector Staff — Mon, 21 Sep 2020 07:21:27 +0000

TECHNICAL DATA
Alcohol 14.5%
Residual Sugar 2.50 g/l
Total acidity 3.39 g/l
pH 3.61

APPEARANCE
Deep and beautiful violet-red with purple highlights.

NOSE
Expressive nose with aromas of red and black fruits, with a touch of spice.

PALATE
Round and pleasant structure, juicy tannins and a lively finish.

AGEING
70% of the blend aged for 8 months in oak barrels second and third use French and 30% in steel tanks stainless.

PAIRING
Decant for 30 minutes and serve between 16°C (65°F).
Ideal companion stewed and grilled meat in a variety of preparations.

RATINGS

92pts

91pts

3.9

Lapostolle D’Alamel Cabernet Sauvignon Reserva

Vinum Lector Staff — Wed, 15 Apr 2020 11:57:28 +0000

D’Alamel wines embody the outstanding growing conditions found in Chile, where they are born between the South Pacific ocean and the foothills of the Andes Mountains. These wines are named in honour of Cyril D'Alamel de Bournet, who co-founded Lapostolle Wine with his wife Alexandra Marnier Lapostolle. D'Alamel wines are the result of careful soil management, pruning, leaf pulling, and green harvests to ensure the right conditions for healthy vines that deliver their finest fruit year after year. This D’Alamel Cabernet Sauvignon is perfectly balanced, with youthful and bright characteristics, perfect for any occasion. D'Alamel wines use ecological bottles that are 14% lighter and made with recycled glass, and the raw ingredients used for the labels, boxes, and corks come from certified sustainable forests. Certified Carbon Neutral. For more info, visit Lapostolle D'Alamel website. VARIETALS 85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Syrah VINTAGE 2021 Download Tasting Note

Lapostolle D’Alamel Sauvignon Blanc Reserva

Vinum Lector Staff — Wed, 15 Apr 2020 11:43:56 +0000

D’Alamel wines embody the outstanding growing conditions found in Chile, where they are born between the South Pacific ocean and the foothills of the Andes Mountains. These wines are named in honour of Cyril D'Alamel de Bournet, who co-founded Lapostolle Wine with his wife Alexandra Marnier Lapostolle. D'Alamel wines are the result of careful soil management, pruning, leaf pulling, and green harvests to ensure the right conditions for healthy vines that deliver their finest fruit year after year. D'Alamel wines use ecological bottles that are 14% lighter and made with recycled glass, and the raw ingredients used for the labels, boxes, and corks come from certified sustainable forests. Certified Carbon Neutral. For more info, visit Lapostolle D'Alamel website. VARIETALS 86% Sauvignon Blanc, 7% Semillon, 7% Sauvignon Gris VINTAGE 2022 Download Tasting Note

Lapostolle Le Petit Clos de Clos Apalta

Vinum Lector Staff — Thu, 23 Aug 2018 05:58:13 +0000

TECHNICAL DATA
Alcohol 14.5%
Residual Sugar 2.30 g/l
Total Acidity 3.9 g/l
pH 3.56

APPEARANCE
Deep purple red with pretty deep violet hues.

NOSE
Expressive nose with dominating spicy aromas, black and red fruit with fresh edge.

PALATE
Well balanced, with a round and juicy structure given by the base of Carmenere. Freshness at the finish that last for a long time.

AGEING
19 months in French oak barrels, 37% in new French oak barrels and 63% in second use French oak barrels.

PAIRING
The wine’s firm tannins crave fat and protein. Think herb-crusted rack of lamb, wagyu ribeye, or a slow-roasted brisket.

RATINGS

96pts

93pts

4.2

Lapostolle Clos Apalta

Vinum Lector Staff — Thu, 23 Aug 2018 03:59:20 +0000

TECHNICAL DATA
Alcohol 15%
Residual sugar 2.67 g/l
Total acidity 4.14 g/l
pH 3.57

APPEARANCE
Intense dark purple with violet blue edges.

NOSE
Expresive nose of ripe fruit plums and dry figs, opening towards subtle spices and elegant aromas of clover and sweet spices.

PALATE
Concentrated opening towards a lively mid palate, with a well-structured tannic frame and a very long-lasting palate.

AGEING
24 months in French oak barrels, 90% new, 10% of s econd use.

PAIRING
The Clos Apalta 2019 is a bold, structured red with high tannins and spicy Carménère notes, making it an ideal match for rich, savory dishes. For the best experience, decant the wine for at least 1 to 2 hours before serving.

RATINGS

99pts

96pts

95pts

4.4

Lapostolle Le Rosé

Vinum Lector Staff — Tue, 24 Jul 2018 09:08:46 +0000

TECHNICAL DATA
Alcohol 12.5%
Residual sugar 1.90 g/l
Total acidity 3.86 g/l
pH 3.33

APPEARANCE
Delicate pale pink with subtle and elegant onion skin hues.

NOSE
Fresh aromas of red berries, red currant with flowers and white peach at the finish.

PALATE
A refreshing mouthfeel, with vibrant acidity paired with a very good structure and a pleasant finish.

AGEING
100% of the wine is aged in stainless steel for 3 months.

PAIRING
Serve ideally as an appetizer, fresh salads, fish and sea food. It can also be enjoyed with spicy and bittersweet dishes.

RATINGS

92pts

3.9

Lapostolle Cuvée Alexandre Carménère

Vinum Lector Staff — Tue, 15 May 2018 16:15:04 +0000

As a general winemaking philosophy, Cuvée Alexandre Carménère’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's been great to have the opportunity to see the grapes of Carménère from La Isla block growing: seeing them each year showing more balance and depth in the wine is a gift from Nature”. - Jacques Begarie, Chief Winemaker.

Made with Organic Grapes and Biodynamic vineyard management. For more info, visit Lapostolle website. VARIETALS 89% Carmenère, 6% Syrah, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon VINTAGE 2023 Download Tasting Note