CH La Parcelle 8 Vieilles Vignes Cabernet Sauvignon Apalta

After years of research and selection, Lapostolle is now launching a Single Vineyard wine from Apalta: Parcelle 8.It is a 100% Cabernet Sauvignon with extremely low yields., which ensures a lot of concentration in the wine.  

First commercially released wine from old-vine cabernet sauvignon, grown on its own rootstock with the vast majority from 1910. Originally made just for the owners to drink, 

James Suckling was the first to taste it first and immediately gave the Parcelle 8 a great score: 98/100 points.

VARIETALS 100% Cabernet Sauvignon

VINTAGE 2015

TECHNICAL DATA Alcohol 15%

APPEARANCE Deep ruby red.

NOSE Sweet blackberries, brambleberries and cigar tobacco with fresh flowers, followed by some cedar and mahogany notes.

PALATE Full bodied with chewy tannin and walnuts, chocolate, and lightly toasted flavors.AGEING26 months in new French oak barrels.PAIRING26 months in new French oak barrels.

READINESS FOR DRINKING Ready to drink now and can be stored for at least 10 years after the harvest.

RATINGS

James Suckling 98 Points

VIVINO 4.4