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Cuvée Alexandre Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot 2022 – Lapostolle Winery
3.600 rsd
Lapostolle Cuvée Alexandre Cabernet Franc 2022 is a dry red wine from the Apalta Valley in Chile, a blend of 84% Cabernet Franc, 14% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 1% Petit Verdot, with aromas of dark fruit, plum, and spicy tones.
Description
Lapostolle Cuvée Alexandre Cabernet Franc 2022 comes from the prestigious Apalta region in the Colchagua Valley. A blend of 84% Cabernet Franc, 14% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 1% Petit Verdot, it is aged for 15 months in French oak barrels, developing a complex aroma of red and dark fruit, spicy tones, and mild herbal notes. On the palate, it is juicy and smooth, with balanced tannins and a long finish, ideal with red meat, game, and mushrooms.
Additional information
| Grape variety / Varieties | Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot |
|---|---|
| Country and region of origin | Chile – Apalta |
| Vinarija | Lapostolle |
| Podaci o vinogradu | The grapes come from vineyards in the Apalta Valley, where warm days and cool nights allow for optimal ripening and the preservation of aromatic notes. |
| Type of wine | Still wines |
| Style (sweetness) | Dry wines |
| Alcohol | 14 – 15% |
| Temperatura serviranja | 16–18 °C |
| Opis ukusa i mirisa | The wine offers aromas of red and dark fruit, plum, and mild spicy tones, with subtle herbal notes and balanced tannins, while the finish leaves a long and pleasant impression. |
| Aging | 15 months in second-fill French oak barrels |
| Preservation potential | 8–10 years |
| Food recommendation | Red meat, game, mushrooms, medium-strength cheeses |
| Availability | In stock |
| Bottle size | 0.75l |
| Ratings and awards | 92 points – Decanter World Wine Awards, 90 points – James Suckling, 91 points – Vinous |
| Pogledaj na Vivino | https://www.vivino.com/en/lapostolle-cuvee-alexandre-cabernet-franc/w/12779267 |
| Beleške o ukusu | Dominated by aromas of plum, blackberry, and mild spicy tones, with soft tannins and a pleasant finish. |
| O berbi | Harvesting was carried out by hand under optimal conditions to preserve the acid balance and intensity of the aromatic notes. |
| Karakteristike vina | Ruby red color with a slight purple reflection, pronounced fruitiness, medium body, and smooth tannins. |
| Tehnološki podaci | Maceration for about 25 days, fermentation in stainless steel tanks at 24–28 °C, followed by aging in French oak; pH 3.70, total acidity 3.68 g/L, residual sugar 2.20 g/L |
Lapostolle Cuvée Alexandre Cabernet Franc 2022 comes from the prestigious Apalta region in the Colchagua Valley. A blend of 84% Cabernet Franc, 14% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 1% Petit Verdot, it is aged for 15 months in French oak barrels, developing a complex aroma of red and dark fruit, spicy tones, and mild herbal notes. On the palate, it is juicy and smooth, with balanced tannins and a long finish, ideal with red meat, game, and mushrooms.
| Grape variety / Varieties | Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot |
|---|---|
| Country and region of origin | Chile – Apalta |
| Vinarija | Lapostolle |
| Podaci o vinogradu | The grapes come from vineyards in the Apalta Valley, where warm days and cool nights allow for optimal ripening and the preservation of aromatic notes. |
| Type of wine | Still wines |
| Style (sweetness) | Dry wines |
| Alcohol | 14 – 15% |
| Temperatura serviranja | 16–18 °C |
| Opis ukusa i mirisa | The wine offers aromas of red and dark fruit, plum, and mild spicy tones, with subtle herbal notes and balanced tannins, while the finish leaves a long and pleasant impression. |
| Aging | 15 months in second-fill French oak barrels |
| Preservation potential | 8–10 years |
| Food recommendation | Red meat, game, mushrooms, medium-strength cheeses |
| Availability | In stock |
| Bottle size | 0.75l |
| Ratings and awards | 92 points – Decanter World Wine Awards, 90 points – James Suckling, 91 points – Vinous |
| Pogledaj na Vivino | https://www.vivino.com/en/lapostolle-cuvee-alexandre-cabernet-franc/w/12779267 |
| Beleške o ukusu | Dominated by aromas of plum, blackberry, and mild spicy tones, with soft tannins and a pleasant finish. |
| O berbi | Harvesting was carried out by hand under optimal conditions to preserve the acid balance and intensity of the aromatic notes. |
| Karakteristike vina | Ruby red color with a slight purple reflection, pronounced fruitiness, medium body, and smooth tannins. |
| Tehnološki podaci | Maceration for about 25 days, fermentation in stainless steel tanks at 24–28 °C, followed by aging in French oak; pH 3.70, total acidity 3.68 g/L, residual sugar 2.20 g/L |
