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Casa Lapostolle Cuvee Alexandre Chardonnay 2013
As a general winemaking philosophy, in our Cuvée Alexandre Chardonnay we look for elegance, balance, freshness and ageing potential. 45% was fermented in French barrels and 55% in stainless steel tanks. Our Cuvée Alexandre Chardonnay was 100% aged in French oak barrels for 10 months (23% in new French oak barrel, 47% second use barrels and 30% in third use French oak barrel). The result is a well integrated oak with elegant structure to enhance the natural acidity and freshness of this grape. No malolactic fermentation was done.
Rated 93 Points by James Suckling
A juicy and rich chardonnay with sliced apple and pear character. Hints of cream and toasted oak. Full body, round texture, and delicious fruit. A layered white with freshness and complexity.
What makes this wine unique?
Winemaker Notes
Bright light yellow with subtle green notes. An expressive bouquet with delicate floral aromas and sweet notes of fresh tropical fruit, such as mango and papaya. A round and elegant mouthfeel with excellent volume, freshness and vibrant acidity, followed by a long lasting finish.
Region: Valle de Casablanca, Lapostolle Atalayas Vineyards.
Grape: 100% Chardonnay.
Tasting
Color: Bright light yellow with subtle green notes.
Harvest
This 2013 vintage impressed us with great conditions for growing our Cuvée Alexandre Chardonnay in Casablanca. The winter of 2012 in general, was dry and cold, except in June which showed higher temperatures and was also humid. All spring rains where concentrated in october. (71.3mm v/s 29.7mm historical). The temperatures between October and November were a little bit lower than a normal year (2ºC bellow the normal). Summer was colder and more humid. During December, rains of 53.7 mm at Atalayas made it the wettest December known in Lapostolle’s history. These rains supplied our water reserves and allowed the grapevines to develop without the necessity of extra summer irrigation. Only February brought back normal recorded temperatures. All the grapes from our Atalayas Vineyard were hand harvested in small cases of 14 kilos.
Lapostolle
Lapostolle Wines was founded by Alexandra Marnier Lapostolle and her husband Cyril de Bournet in 1994. Alexandra is a member of the renowned family that has been dedicated for several generations to the production of high-quality spirits and wines.
After visiting Chile, Alexandra and Cyril not only fell in love with the Colchagua Valley, they also detected the enormous potential of the country to produce premium wines due to its exceptional geographical characteristics.
In the creation of Lapostolle Wines, the family has maintained the same absolute commitment with the quality that has always characterized them. Its aim is as simple as it is ambitious: to create world class wines using the French experience and the magnificent terroirs of Chile.
Under the dedicated vision of Alexandra and Cyril, Lapostolle Wines has been a pioneer in the wine industry in Chile and today its wines continue to elevate the region through the production of premium wines, with a strong emphasis on sustainability.
Today, Lapostolle Wines is recognized throughout the world for its quality and its extraordinary ability to express the Chilean terroir. The company owns 370 hectares in three different vineyards (Casablanca, Cachapoal and Colchagua) and produces a total of 200,000 cases annually. The wines are distributed in more than 60 countries worldwide.
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Rated 93 Points by James Suckling
A juicy and rich chardonnay with sliced apple and pear character. Hints of cream and toasted oak. Full body, round texture, and delicious fruit. A layered white with freshness and complexity.
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