Lapostolle Cuvée Alexandre Carménère 2023 originates from the prestigious Apalta region in the Colchagua Valley, renowned for producing exceptional Chilean red wines. This blend of Carménère, Syrah, and Cabernet Sauvignon is aged for 13 months in French oak barrels, gaining additional complexity while preserving its fruity character. The wine features aromas of plum, blackberry, and spicy tones, while on the palate it is juicy, rounded, and elegantly structured, with a long finish.
Description
Lapostolle Cuvée Alexandre Carménère 2023 originates from the prestigious Apalta region in the Colchagua Valley, renowned for producing exceptional Chilean red wines. This blend of Carménère, Syrah, and Cabernet Sauvignon is aged for 13 months in French oak barrels, gaining additional complexity while preserving its fruity character. The wine features aromas of plum, blackberry, and spicy tones, while on the palate it is juicy, rounded, and elegantly structured, with a long finish.
Additional information
| Grape variety / Varieties | Carménère |
|---|---|
| Country and region of origin | Chile – Apalta |
| Vinarija | Lapostolle |
| Podaci o vinogradu | Grapes are sourced from selected plots in the Apalta Valley, one of the most prestigious zones of the Colchagua Valley, known for producing concentrated and complex red wines. |
| Type of wine | Still wines |
| Style (sweetness) | Dry wines |
| Alcohol | 14 – 15% |
| Temperatura serviranja | 16°C |
| Opis ukusa i mirisa | Aromas of dark fruit, plum, and spice, with herbal and subtly peppery notes. The palate is rounded, juicy, and offers a long finish. |
| Aging | 13 months in second and third-fill French oak barrels |
| Preservation potential | 10+ years |
| Food recommendation | Red meat, spicy dishes, pasta |
| Availability | In stock |
| Bottle size | 0.75l |
| Ratings and awards | 93 points – James Suckling, 91 points – Vinous, 90 points – Robert Parker Wine Advocate, 89 points – Wine Spectator |
| Pogledaj na Vivino | https://www.vivino.com/en/lapostolle-cuvee-alexandre-carmenere-apalta-vineyard/w/13756 |
| Beleške o ukusu | Dominant aromas of plum, blackberry, and spice, with subtle herbal and peppery tones and elegant tannins. |
| O berbi | The harvest took place from April 8th to May 8th, with carefully selected grapes from vineyards in the Apalta Valley. |
| Karakteristike vina | Deep dark purple color, pronounced fruitiness, rounded structure, and a long finish. |
| Tehnološki podaci | Maceration for approximately 25 days, fermentation in stainless steel tanks at 24-28 °C, followed by aging in French oak; pH 3.70, total acidity 3.65 g/L, residual sugar 2.50 g/L |
| Grape variety / Varieties | Carménère |
|---|---|
| Country and region of origin | Chile – Apalta |
| Vinarija | Lapostolle |
| Podaci o vinogradu | Grapes are sourced from selected plots in the Apalta Valley, one of the most prestigious zones of the Colchagua Valley, known for producing concentrated and complex red wines. |
| Type of wine | Still wines |
| Style (sweetness) | Dry wines |
| Alcohol | 14 – 15% |
| Temperatura serviranja | 16°C |
| Opis ukusa i mirisa | Aromas of dark fruit, plum, and spice, with herbal and subtly peppery notes. The palate is rounded, juicy, and offers a long finish. |
| Aging | 13 months in second and third-fill French oak barrels |
| Preservation potential | 10+ years |
| Food recommendation | Red meat, spicy dishes, pasta |
| Availability | In stock |
| Bottle size | 0.75l |
| Ratings and awards | 93 points – James Suckling, 91 points – Vinous, 90 points – Robert Parker Wine Advocate, 89 points – Wine Spectator |
| Pogledaj na Vivino | https://www.vivino.com/en/lapostolle-cuvee-alexandre-carmenere-apalta-vineyard/w/13756 |
| Beleške o ukusu | Dominant aromas of plum, blackberry, and spice, with subtle herbal and peppery tones and elegant tannins. |
| O berbi | The harvest took place from April 8th to May 8th, with carefully selected grapes from vineyards in the Apalta Valley. |
| Karakteristike vina | Deep dark purple color, pronounced fruitiness, rounded structure, and a long finish. |
| Tehnološki podaci | Maceration for approximately 25 days, fermentation in stainless steel tanks at 24-28 °C, followed by aging in French oak; pH 3.70, total acidity 3.65 g/L, residual sugar 2.50 g/L |





