Colchagua Valley – Vinumlector https://test.vinumlector.com Wine Experience Wed, 03 Sep 2025 15:14:54 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9 https://test.vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/logo-White-100x100.png Colchagua Valley – Vinumlector https://test.vinumlector.com 32 32 Lapostolle La Parcelle 8 Vieilles Vignes Apalta https://test.vinumlector.com/our-wine/chile/central-valley/colchagua-valley/lapostolle-la-parcelle-8-vieilles-vignes-apalta-2/ Thu, 04 Apr 2024 15:05:49 +0000 https://test.vinumlector.com/?post_type=product&p=7256 VARIETALS 100% Cabernet Sauvignon VINTAGE 2011  Download Tasting Note]]> TECHNICAL DATA
Alcohol 15%

APPEARANCE
Beautiful intense ruby red color.

NOSE
Elegant and complex, opening towards intense fruit with herbs and spices, with an elegant and well-integrated oak finish.

PALATE
Classic structure, with elegant and long tannins, with more flavors of fruits and black spices. Long, velvety finish.

AGEING
26 months in new French oak barrels.

PAIRING
Delicious and recommended with any kind of meat dishes.

RATINGS

4.4

]]> Lapostolle La Parcelle 8 Vieilles Vignes Apalta https://test.vinumlector.com/our-wine/chile/central-valley/colchagua-valley/lapostolle-la-parcelle-8-vieilles-vignes-apalta/ Sat, 04 Sep 2021 13:45:19 +0000 https://test.vinumlector.com/?post_type=product&p=4759 VARIETALS 100% Cabernet Sauvignon VINTAGE 2020  Download Tasting Note]]> TECHNICAL DATA
Alcohol 15%

APPEARANCE
Saturated dark ruby with slow forming, crimson staining tears.

NOSE
The nose presents bold and complex aromas of black fruit, chocolate, and toast alongside earthy, herbal, and floral notes.

PALATE
On the palate, it displays a powerful array of secondary tones including light roasted coffee bean, tobacco, and cinnamon stick. Brooding and dense, polished and composed with excellent detail and depth.

AGEING
26 months in new French oak barrels.

PAIRING
It pairs well with roast lamb, braised short ribs, mushrooms, or fine cheeses.

RATINGS

99pts

93pts

4.4

]]> Lapostolle Apalta https://test.vinumlector.com/our-wine/chile/central-valley/colchagua-valley/lapostolle-apalta/ Mon, 21 Sep 2020 07:21:27 +0000 https://test.vinumlector.com/?post_type=product&p=4379 Certified Carbon Neutral. For more info, visit Lapostolle website. VARIETALS 54% Cabernet Sauvignon, 23% Merlot, 10% Carmenère, 7% Cabernet Franc, 6% Syrah VINTAGE 2021  Download Tasting Note]]> TECHNICAL DATA
Alcohol 14.5%
Residual Sugar 2.03 g/l
Total acidity 3.30 g/l
pH 3.66

APPEARANCE
Deep, intense red with violet edges.

NOSE
Expressive red fruit, fine and well-balanced nose with some aromas of herbs and black spices.

PALATE
Round and pleasant structure, juicy tannins and lively finish.

AGEING
70% of the blend aged for 12 months in oak barrels second and third use French and 30% in steel tanks stainless.

PAIRING
Decant for 30 minutes and serve between 16°C (65°F).
Ideal companion stewed and grilled meat in a variety of preparations.

RATINGS

93pts

93pts

91pts

4.1

]]> Lapostolle Le Petit Clos de Clos Apalta https://test.vinumlector.com/our-wine/chile/central-valley/colchagua-valley/casa-lapostolle-le-petit-clos-de-clos-apalta/ Thu, 23 Aug 2018 05:58:13 +0000 https://test.vinumlector.com/?post_type=product&p=1912 “Le Petit Clos is a different interpretation of the Clos Apalta Terroir, using the mastery of blending that is the heart of the winemaking philosophy from the Domaines Bournet ”. – Jacques Begarie, Chief Winemaker. Made with Organic Grapes and Biodynamic vineyard management.

   

For more info, visit Clos Apalta website. VARIETALS 40% Carmenère, 38% Cabernet Sauvignon, 19% Merlot, 3% Petit Verdot VINTAGE 2020  Download Tasting Note]]> TECHNICAL DATA
Alcohol 15%
Residual Sugar 2.50 g/l
Total Acidity 3.9 g/l
pH 3.59

APPEARANCE
Bright red garnet with violet edges.

NOSE
Very intense nose with black fruit, herbs and black currant aromas. Red fruit aromas such as cherries and strawberry with spices and cedar notes.

PALATE
Round and elegant palate, followed with round and persistent tannins. with a dense and concentrated finish.

AGEING
26 months in French oak barrels, 53% new and 47% of second use.

PAIRING
Enjoy with an Angus beef tenderloin with spinach and cream cheese; or venison with grilled seasonal vegetables.

READINESS FOR DRINKING
Drink in 2024 and onwards.

RATINGS

95pts

93pts

93pts

4.3

]]> Lapostolle Clos Apalta https://test.vinumlector.com/our-wine/chile/central-valley/colchagua-valley/casa-lapostolle-clos-apalta-2/ Thu, 23 Aug 2018 03:59:20 +0000 https://test.vinumlector.com/?post_type=product&p=1905
“It was a wonderful harvest … 2018 was everything that you could wish for to make wines that are fully ripe but have a lot of elegance and freshness. A treat from Mother Nature”. – Andrea Leon, Chief Winemaker.
Made with Organic Grapes and Biodynamic vineyard management.

   

For more info, visit Clos Apalta website. VARIETALS 64% Carmenère, 18% Cabernet Sauvignon, 18% Merlot VINTAGE 2018  Download Tasting Note
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Alcohol 15%
Residual sugar 2.60 g/l
Total acidity 3.92 g/l
pH 3.68

APPEARANCE
Deep purple red robe with dark blue edges.

NOSE
The nose is intense, spicy overlapping with layers of red and black fruit and cedar notes.

PALATE
Elegant tannins open towards a mid-palate that combines finesse and concentration, round and fresh. Exceptionally long finish.

AGEING
25 months in French oak barrels, 87% new, 13% second use.
Not fined, cold stabilized nor filtered.

PAIRING
Ideal companion for a rack of lamb with rustic mashed potatoes or to finish a meal with cacao chocolate.

READINESS FOR DRINKING
Delicious to drink already, but another 3 to 4 years will make it even better.
Open and leave to breathe for a couple of hours or carefully decant for at least 1 hour.

RATINGS

98pts

96pts

4.5

]]> Root:1 Carménère Reserva https://test.vinumlector.com/our-wine/chile/central-valley/colchagua-valley/root1-carmenere/ Thu, 07 Jun 2018 09:12:22 +0000 https://test.vinumlector.com/?post_type=product&p=1433 Root:1 website. VARIETALS 85% Carménère, 15% Syrah VINTAGE 2022 Download Tasting Note]]> TECHNICAL DATA
Alcohol 13%

APPEARANCE
Intense violet in color.

NOSE
Notes of soft spices, blackberry, cherry, and chocolate.

PALATE
Its soft tannins and good structure are well balanced with a long finish.

AGEING
Fermented in stainless steel tanks and then refined for 10 months in a mix of American and French oak.

PAIRING
Root:1 Carménère is great with pork, beef stews, herb or mushroom sauces, and ripe cheeses.

]]> Lapostolle Cuvée Alexandre Carménère https://test.vinumlector.com/our-wine/chile/central-valley/colchagua-valley/casa-lapostolle-cuvee-alexandre-carmenere/ Tue, 15 May 2018 16:15:04 +0000 https://test.vinumlector.com/?post_type=product&p=1406
"It's been great to have the opportunity to see the grapes of Carménère from La Isla block growing: seeing them each year showing more balance and depth in the wine is a gift from Nature”. - Jacques Begarie, Chief Winemaker.
Made with Organic Grapes and Biodynamic vineyard management.     For more info, visit Lapostolle website. VARIETALS 97% Carmenere, 3% Syrah VINTAGE 2021 Download Tasting Note
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Alcohol 14.5%
Residual sugar 2.10 g/l
Total acidity 3.28 g/l
pH 3.75

APPEARANCE
Deep purple red.

NOSE
Expressive with black fruits such as maqui, ripe plums and blackberries.

PALATE
Elegant, with medium acidity and round tannins.
Good volume and concentration of ripe red fruit, juicy palate with a long finish.

AGEING
Aged for 13 months in French oak barrels, of which 10% new and 90% of second use.

PAIRING
Ideal for dishes such as rabbit roulade with mint and apricot, venison or four-cheese pasta with grated truffles.

READINESS FOR DRINKING
Ready to drink now or cellar for several years.

RATINGS

4.1

]]> Lapostolle Cuvée Alexandre Merlot https://test.vinumlector.com/our-wine/chile/central-valley/colchagua-valley/casa-lapostolle-cuvee-alexandre-merlot/ Tue, 15 May 2018 04:35:57 +0000 https://test.vinumlector.com/?post_type=product&p=1399
“It all started with our Cuvée Alexandre Merlot back in 1994: a wine that had showed its consistency for more than a decade.” - Jacques Begarie, Chief Winemaker. Made with Organic Grapes and Biodynamic vineyard management.     For more info, visit Casa Lapostolle website. VARIETALS 85% Merlot, 15% Carmenère VINTAGE 2022 Download Tasting Note
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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

]]> Lapostolle Cuvée Alexandre Cabernet Sauvignon https://test.vinumlector.com/our-wine/chile/central-valley/colchagua-valley/casa-lapostolle-cuvee-alexandre-cabernet-sauvignon/ Mon, 14 May 2018 08:37:39 +0000 https://test.vinumlector.com/?post_type=product&p=1393
"The Cabernet Sauvignon from Colchagua has a true identity: intense red fruit and a structure to age many years. Here in Apalta, the fact that the vines are eighty years old and planted in high density gives the wine an extra layer of complexity”. Jacques Begarie, Chief Winemaker. Made with Organic Grapes and Biodynamic vineyard management.    
For more info, visit Lapostolle website. VARIETALS 85% Cabernet Sauvignon,7% Cabernet Franc, 4% Merlot, 4% Petit Verdot VINTAGE 2021 Download Tasting Note
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Alcohol 14.5%
Total acidity 3.52g/l
Residual sugar 2.30g/l
pH 3.63

APPEARANCE
Intense red with brilliant shades of purple.

NOSE
Red fruits with dark spicy notes, currants and berries.

PALATE
Elegant with round and persistent tannins, with fresh cherry notes together with a light toasted flavor.

AGEING
Aged in 225L French medium toast oak for 14 months, 17% of which new, 35% of second use and 48% of third and fourth use.

PAIRING
Ideal with high flavoring dishes as lamb shank with herbs or pork fillet with mustard and honey.

READINESS FOR DRINKING
Cellar for several years or drink it now, decanting for 1 hour before serving.

RATINGS

3.9

]]> Lapostolle Grand Selection Cabernet Sauvignon https://test.vinumlector.com/our-wine/chile/central-valley/colchagua-valley/casa-lapostolle-grand-selection-cabernet-sauvignon/ Fri, 11 May 2018 14:31:38 +0000 https://test.vinumlector.com/?post_type=product&p=1376 Certified Carbon Neutral. For more info, visit Lapostolle website. VARIETALS 85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Carmenère, 5% Grenache, 2% Petit Verdot VINTAGE 2021 Download Tasting Note]]> TECHNICAL DATA
Alcohol 14%
Residual sugar 2.24g/l
Total acidity 3.25g/l
pH 3.77

APPEARANCE
Purple red with dark red edges.

NOSE
Ripe red fruit aromas such as berries and plums, and a spicy expression of herbs and oak notes.

PALATE
Medium acidity and juicy tannins with a plum aftertaste.

AGEING
70% of the blend is aged in stainless steel tanks and 30% is aged for 10 months in used French oak barrels.

PAIRING
The ideal companion for stewed and grilled meat in a variety of preparations.

RATINGS

92pts

3.9

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