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Date Printed: 6/18/2013
Lapostolle Cuvee Alexandre Syrah 2006
Lapostolle Cuvee Alexandre Syrah 2006
 (search item no. 102045)
Wine Spectator rating: 91 points
International Wine Cellar rating: 88 points
PRICE ON 6/18/2013: $25.98

ratings pedigree (past vintages):
2009 Wine Spectator rating: 91 points
2009 Wine Enthusiast rating: 91 points
2008 Wine Spectator rating: 90 points
2007 Wine Spectator rating: 91 points
2007 Wine Enthusiast rating: 90 points
2005 Wine Spectator rating: 91 points
2005 Wine Enthusiast rating: 90 points
2004 Wine Enthusiast rating: 90 points
2003 Wine Spectator rating: 91 points
2002 Wine Spectator rating: 92 points
2002 Wine Enthusiast rating: 91 points
2001 Wine Spectator rating: 91 points

Winemaker's Notes:

 Color: Inky and black purple-red.

Nose: Expressive notes from Alto de Cachapoal, beginning with white and black pepper, rich meatiness and black and red fruit.

Mouth: Round and pleasant attack with rich and velvety tannins that fill the mid palate and leave a long and pleasant sensation. Some elegant oak touches come later at the finish. Very pleasant and balanced wine.

Food Pairing: enjoy with spiced meats and also stews, beef, lamb, game or boar. decant and serve at 18°C.

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About Lapostolle:

 Lapostolle was founded by Alexandra Marnier Lapostolle and her husband Cyril de Bournet in 1994. The Marnier Lapostolle family, founders and owners of the world-renowned liqueur Grand Marnier, is famous for producing spirits and liqueurs, but the family has also been involved in winemaking for generations. In creating Lapostolle, the family has pursued the same uncompromising approach to quality that make Grand Marnier a global success. Its objected is as simple as it is ambitious: to create world-class wines using French expertise and superb terroirs of Chile. Today, Lapostolle owns 370 hectares in three different vineyards and produces a total of 200,000 cases spread over Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Carmenere and Syrah. Lapostolle is distributed in more than 60 countries around the world.