Lapostolle Cuvee Alexandre Apalta Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2022

#31 TOP 100 WINES OF CHILE 2022. A rich and deep expression of blackcurrants and blackberries with hints of red chili pepper, tobacco and cocoa powder, following through to a full body with powerful but fine, seamless tannins. A dash of petit verdot here. Compact and bright. Drink or hold.

The 2022 Cuvée Alexandre Cabernet Sauvignon strikes a desirable balance between soft, creamy approachability and a serious expression of its origins. On the nose, red and black fruits blend with fresh rosemary and sage aromas, all framed with judicious new oak. The palate is rich and layered, embracing the lavish house profile while retaining a deftness and purity that carries through to the elegant, refined finish.

This full-bodied Cabernet has a nose of cranberries, blackberries and herbs. Fruity and fresh, it offers integrated notes of wood spices that enhance dark berry flavors, leading to a lengthy finish.

Young and lively, this is bursting with rose petal and hibiscus details, revealing juicy raspberry and cherry flavors at the core. Very drinkable. Drink now. 12,350 cases made, 5,000 cases imported.