- (51-60) Can not drink
- (61-70) Do not drink, but you can have a sip
- (71-80) Good
- (81-90) Very Good
- (91-95) Excellent
- (96-100) Extraordinary
2005 Casa Lapostelle, Colchagua Valley Cuvée Alexandre Apalta Vineyard
Chile
- Color: Red
- Name: Casa Lapostelle
- Vineyard: Colchagua Valley Cuvée Alexandre Apalta Vineyard
- Type: Cabernet Sauvignon
- Origin: Chile
- Year: 2005
- Price: $24.00
- Rating: 4.7
- Pocho's Pick
- Review: Rich and polished, with a solid core of blackberry and black currant fruit layered with mocha, sweet spice and briar notes. Shows more purity and freshness, with less toast, than previous vintages. The finish is long and juicy.
Red Wine Cabernet Sauvignon by Casa Lapostolle from Chile, South America. A solid and concentrated red, with aromas of cassis, cherries and spices. Very characteristic of the variety, with red ripe fruits mixed with discreet toast flavors. A filling wine with soft tannins and a pleasing finish. Although enjoyable now...
- Comments: This Cabernet Sauvignon was aged 12 months in small French oak barrels, and has aromas and flavors of red currant, strawberry and blackberry. The texture is supple and round. The wine can age in the bottle for up to 10 years. Enjoy with red meats, pasta, grilled salmon and cheese.
Casa Lapostolle was originally a joint French and Chilean operation, and is well known to UK wine drinkers, even though it was only established as recently as 1994. The Marnier-Lapostolle family, the French half of the original partnership, are probably best known for the Grand Marnier liqueur, although they also own the Chateau de Sancerre in the Loire Valley, where they have a long history of viticulture. Alexandra Marnier-Lapostolle and her husband, Cyril de Bournet, are the names of note. On the Chilean side of the equation, the Rabat family was represented by Don Jose Rabat Gorchs. At least it was until the Marnier family bought out the Chileans; this is now a solely French affair.