Experience the quintessential expression of Chile's prestigious Apalta Valley with this exceptional blend that embodies Lapostolle's guiding philosophy: French winemaking expertise united with Chile's most extraordinary terroir.
Tasting Notes
Appearance: Intense, deep red with captivating violet edges.
Nose: Elegant and refined aromatics featuring luscious blackberry and dark fruits interwoven with intriguing black spice notes, creating a perfectly balanced bouquet.
Palate: Silky and sophisticated entry that unfolds into layers of red and black fruits complemented by coffee and chocolate nuances. The well-integrated tannins provide excellent structure while maintaining remarkable smoothness, leading to a complex, persistent finish.
Behind the Wine
Crafted from meticulously hand-harvested grapes selected through state-of-the-art Vistalys optical sorting, this blend showcases the finest qualities of each variety: complexity and elegant structure from Cabernet Sauvignon (68%), exuberant aromatics from Syrah (15%), roundness and spice from Carmenere (8%), plus complementary contributions from Merlot (8%) and a touch of Grenache (1%).
The wine undergoes fermentation in stainless steel tanks, with 70% of the blend aging for 12 months in a combination of new and second-use French oak barrels. Minimal intervention in clarification and filtration preserves the wine's authentic character and terroir expression.
Perfect Pairings
This sophisticated red blend pairs beautifully with herb-crusted lamb, grilled beef tenderloin, wild mushroom risotto, or aged hard cheeses. Its elegant structure and complexity make it equally suitable for special occasions or elevating a fine dining experience.
Produced in limited quantities from Lapostolle's esteemed El Condor de Apalta and San Jose de Apalta vineyards under the guidance of winemaker Andrea León and owner Charles de Bournet Marnier Lapostolle.
Alc. 14.5% by volume
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