Rapel Valley – Vinum Lector

Lapostolle Le Rosé

Vinum Lector Staff — Tue, 24 Jul 2018 09:08:46 +0000

TECHNICAL DATA
Alcohol 12.5%
Residual sugar 1.90 g/l
Total acidity 3.86 g/l
pH 3.33

APPEARANCE
Delicate pale pink with subtle and elegant onion skin hues.

NOSE
Fresh aromas of red berries, red currant with flowers and white peach at the finish.

PALATE
A refreshing mouthfeel, with vibrant acidity paired with a very good structure and a pleasant finish.

AGEING
100% of the wine is aged in stainless steel for 3 months.

PAIRING
Serve ideally as an appetizer, fresh salads, fish and sea food. It can also be enjoyed with spicy and bittersweet dishes.

RATINGS

92pts

3.9

Lapostolle Grand Selection Carménère

Vinum Lector Staff — Fri, 11 May 2018 14:54:26 +0000

TECHNICAL DATA
Alcohol 14%
Residual sugar 2.45 g/l
Total acidity 3.38 g/l
pH 3.66

APPEARANCE
Deep inky red.

NOSE
Fresh and spiced nose with red and black fruit notes.

PALATE
Round and velvety tanins with an elegant structure over a spicy finish.

AGEING
55% of the blend was aged in second use French oak barrels for 8 months, while 45% in stainless steel tanks.

PAIRING
The ideal companion for pasta, red meat and spicy preparations.

RATINGS

91pts

90pts

3.8

Lapostolle Grand Selection Merlot

Vinum Lector Staff — Fri, 11 May 2018 14:41:57 +0000

TECHNICAL DATA
Alcohol 14%
Residual sugar 2.20 g/l
Total acidity 3.29 g/l
pH 3.73

APPEARANCE
Attractive bright purple red with deep violet notes.

NOSE
Expressive red fruit and black spices over a subtle oak notes.

PALATE
Medium body with a good fruit expression.
Good balance among all the components.

AGEING
35% of the wine was aged in second use French oak barrels for 8 months, 65% was aged in stainless steel tanks.

PAIRING
The ideal companion for meat, red meat and medium seasoned dishes, vegetarian and cheese platters.

RATINGS

92pts

3.9

Lapostolle Grand Selection Sauvignon Blanc

Vinum Lector Staff — Fri, 11 May 2018 13:59:35 +0000

This Grand Selection Sauvignon Blanc comes from a very special area in Cachapoal, directly beneath the foothills of the Andes, and enhances the best fruit that Rapel Valley has to offer. The vines grow with the cold influence of the mountains and express all the minerality of the vineyards unique stony soil: Las Kuras means "stones" in the native language. The 2024 vintage is considered a cold and late season in Colchagua. The wines show great depth, with elegance and great fruit expression, and remarkable acidity and aging potential. Certified Carbon Neutral. For more info, visit Lapostolle website. VARIETALS 100% Sauvignon Blanc VINTAGE 2024 Download Tasting Note