Lapostolle Grand Selection Carménère

Valle del Rapel is one of the few places where Carménère grows in ideal conditions. It is located in the central part of Chile and it exhibits a semi-arid Mediterranean climate with warm and dry days and pleasantly cool nights during the growing season, as a result of cold breezes coming from the Andes. Rapel has also a cool influence from the Pacificís Humboldt Current, which lowers temperatures in the coastal areas of the valley. This leads to warm days with ample sunlight and dry conditions, allowing a slow ripening period. Carménère is able to fully ripen but maintain all its fresh notes that are so unique to the variety.

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VARIETALS
85% Carménère, 15% Syrah

VINTAGE
2018

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SKU: CH44 Categories: Cachapoal, Chile, Rapel Valley Tags: Sustainable, Wine

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TECHNICAL DATA
Alcohol 13.5%
Residual sugar 3.56 g/l
Total acidity 3.4 g/l
pH 3.80

APPEARANCE
Carmine red with violet reflections.

NOSE
Fresh nose with red fruit notes such as strawberries and plums, along with red paprika and spices.

PALATE
Medium structure with very pleasant red fruit expression, juicy tannins and good balance.

AGEING
70% in used French oak barrels for 5 months, 30% in stainless steel tanks.

PAIRING
The ideal companion for grilled red meat and medium seasoned dishes.

RATINGS

93pts

4

Vintage	2018
Grape	Carménère, Syrah
Producer	Lapostolle
Style	Dry
Types	Red