Lapostolle Cuvee Alexandre Syrah 2006
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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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A big, broad-shouldered wine, with dark plum, blueberry, fig and warm cocoa notes that manage to stay fresh and driven through the long, velvety finish. Drink now through 2011. 2,000 cases made.
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Domaines Bournet-Lapostolle (DBL) is one of Chile’s most dynamic and influential winemakers. The Lapostolle family began producing fine wine and spirits in France in 1827. In 1994, Alexandra Marnier Lapostolle, sixth generation family member, and her husband Cyril de Bournet, were one of the first to see the potential of Apalta Valley’s terroirs in Chile for producing high quality red varietals such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Carmenère and Merlot. In 2005, DBL’s icon wine Clos Apalta made history by becoming the first and only South American wine to date to ever be ranked #1 of the famous Top100 of Wine Spectator. Alexandra and Cyril were joined by their son, Charles de Bournet, in their simple as ambitious goal: to create world-class wines using French winemaking philosophy and the superb terroirs of Apalta. Charles has done extensive work in introducing Syrah and Rose varietals, such as Cinsault and Grenache, terroirs analysis, and sustainable practices throughout Apalta. World renowned winemaker, Michel Rolland, has been consulting at DBL since the beginning and works with Charles to produce wines that express the family’s taste and the unique terroirs of Apalta.