A welcoming nose of ripe black fruits such as cassis and plum, dark chocolate, black tea leafs, and bell pepper. The palate is warm and deep, and velvety, with a taste echoing the nose. Polished tannins and long sweet finish. The bell pepper note might be a turn off for some, but I like it a lot here.
From vines dating back to 1945 that are genetically different (hence massal selection, as opposed to a single clone). Casa Lapostolle used to buy the grapes for the Clos Apalta bottling. — 5 years ago
Wine is young bit already impressive. I would wait a few more years, but if you are anxious like me, you won’t be deceived. Carmenere at its best, round and rich in tanins with a kittle berry aftertaste.
— 6 years ago
A spectacular Chilean Carmenère presenting a nice nose, deep purple color, with blackberry, cherry and plum tastes. This is an outstanding full bodied and lush wine with soft intergated tannins was the star of a 90+ night. Perfect with grilled lamb this wine is sure to please Cheers 🍷 — 6 years ago
Blended with 7% Sauvignon Gris and 8% Semillon blanc for roundness (note the blend changes each year). Pale yellow wine with aromas of citrus and tropical flesh fruit. On the palate pear & peach flavors with citrus zest and earthy notes on a balanced structure with lively fresh acidity. The finish was pleasant and lingered about medium in length. Great value. Nice! — 2 years ago
Celebrity Summit dinner upgrade given — 2 years ago
Light and dry, perfect for that afternoon summer shower that still leaves it humid outside. — 3 years ago
Father feeley gave us this wine — 4 years ago
Good depth and dark fruits. — 5 years ago
Mukavan hedelmäinen, ei kuitenkaan mehuinen — 6 years ago
Great wine — 6 years ago
Tried twice! Blend of 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Syrah and 10% Carmenère, deep Ruby with purple hues, aromas of black fruits and spice. On the palate flavors of blackberry, black currant and black pepper spice with some cacao notes. Rustic big tannins, medium+ finish ending with fruit and powerful spice. Drink now and over next 3-5 years for max benefit. — 2 years ago
Was the red carnenere, 2013, grand selection. Excellent. — 2 years ago
Really nice with our shrimp risotto tonight.
— 4 years ago
In a good place. Oak dominates. Syrah, Carmenere, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon.
A smooth, hearty BBQ blend. — 4 years ago
Rich sweet white — 5 years ago
Funky and musty in a good way — 6 years ago
Creative blend - not available in the us — 7 years ago
Tom Garland
Lapostolle lunch/wine tasting
2021 Lapostolle le rose
2019 Lapostolle cuvee Alexandre chardonnay
2020 Lapostolle cuvee Alexandre carmenere
2020 Lapostolle cuvee Alexandre cabernet
2017 Lapostolle Clos Apalta
Lapostolle XO
Yellowfin tuna
Ricotta ravioli
Cabernet marinated flat iron steak
Chocolate ganache
The Clos Apalta was beautiful and saved the lunch, the rest are just easy drinking wines. — 2 years ago