Lapostolle Cuvée Alexandre Merlot


Lapostolle Cuvée Alexandre Merlot

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

90pts

90pts

4

Grape Variety
85% Merlot, 15% Carmenère
Vintage
2022
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Categories: Red, Chile
Tags: 2022, Imported, Wine
Technical Data
Alcohol: 14.5%
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.
Sweetness Acidity Tannin Body Alcohol

Flavor Profile Summary

Sweetness 3 / 5
Acidity 3 / 5
Tannin 3 / 5
Body 3 / 5
Alcohol 3 / 5
Vintage 2022
Grape Variety Merlot, Carménère
by Producer Lapostolle
by Style Dry
Wine Type Red
Region Central Valley
Country of Origin Chile