“…It’s creamy and juicy, with very high ripeness and a notable absence of herbal notes; it’s oaky, smoky and decadent, coming through as luxurious, round, lush and velvety. It’s full-bodied and has abundant, small and powdery tannins.” 95 pts., Luis Gutierrez, robertparker.com
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2019 Casa Lapostolle, Clos Apalta, Colchagua Valley 6x75cl
Red ⋅ Central Valley ⋅ Chile
£450 / Case£75 / BottleDuty Status: In BondAvailability: En Primeur
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Robert Parker 95
It’s creamy and juicy, with very high ripeness and a notable absence of herbal notes; it’s oaky, smoky and decadent, coming through as luxurious, round, lush and velvety. It’s full-bodied and has abundant, small and powdery tannins.
Anticipated maturity: 2023-2032
Producer Profile
Producer Profile
Casa Lapostolle
Estate Information
Area under vines: 370 hectares
Production: 200 000 cases a year
Grape varieties:
- 93% Carmenère
- 7% Cabernet Sauvignon
Learn more about Casa Lapostolle
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