CH Lapostolle Grand Selection Carmenere

Valle del Rapel is one of the few places where Carménère grows in ideal conditions. It is located in the central part of Chile and it exhibits a semi-arid Mediterranean climate with warm and dry days and pleasantly cool nights during the growing season, as a result of cold breezes coming from the Andes.

Rapel has also a cool influence from the Pacific ís Humboldt Current, which lowers temperatures in the coastal areas of the valley. This leads to warm days with ample sunlight and dry conditions, allowing a slow ripening period. Carménère is able to fully ripen but maintain all its fresh notes that are so unique to the variety.

Certified Carbon Neutral.

 

VARIETALS 85% Carménère, 15% Syrah

VINTAGE 2018

 

TECHNICAL DATA Alcohol 13.5%

Residual sugar 3.56 g/l

Total acidity 3.4 g/lpH 3.80

APPEARANCE Carmine red with violet reflections.

NOSE Fresh nose with red fruit notes such as strawberries and plums, along with red paprika and spices.

PALATE Medium structure with very pleasant red fruit expression, juicy tannins and good balance.

AGEING 70% in used French oak barrels for 5 months, 30% in stainless steel tanks.

PAIRING The ideal companion for grilled red meat and medium seasoned dishes.

 

RATINGS:

93 Points James Suckling

 

Vivino 4.0

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