2005 Lapostolle Merlot Cuvée Alexandre Apalta Vineyard
Merlot
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By Josh Raynolds
(Casa Lapostolle Merlot Cuvee Alexandre Apalta Vineyard Colchagua Valley) Login and sign up and see review text.
March/April 2008, IWC Issue #137, (See more on Vinous...)
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(Casa Lapostolle Cuvee Alexandre Merlot) #2; COLOR-gorgeous; NOSE-comes across w/ a lot of chalk dust on the attack; some really dark chocolate and a little bit of green bell peppers; very green; basil; TASTE-I get some dark chocolate covered cherries; a sense of oak - a little more New Worldl; dark mocha coffee bean coming through; I like it; good balance; good tannic acidity; a hint of dark liquer; a little heat coming through; solid; a little hot & disjoint now, but will come together w/ cellaring; should drink well in 2-7 years; would decant for 3-4 hours; GV-89
By Gary Vaynerchuk
We're bringing Merlot back. A Merlot wine tasting event!, Episode #565, 10/27/2008, (See more on Wine Library TV...) 89 points
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Wine Definition
- Vintage2005
- TypeRed
- ProducerLapostolle
- VarietyMerlot
- DesignationCuvée Alexandre
- VineyardApalta Vineyard
- CountryChile
- RegionRapel Valley
- SubRegionColchagua Valley
- Appellationn/a
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- UPC/EAN Code088110831264
12/27/2016 - Millennial Drinkers wrote: 87 Points
December Themed Tastings; 12/22/2016-12/29/2016 (At Home): Deep garnet red with a super dark core. Nose was pretty mute, with only soft notes of dark prunes, dark cocoa and dust. Moderate tannins (6/10) and medium bodied. A little bit of dark fruit on the attack that thinned out quickly and turned a bit prueed. A nice amount of burnt leather and bitter dark cocoa. Another unusual finish that we cannot quite put our finger on. Medium plus finish. Drink now.
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12/27/2016 - cab blends wrote: 88 Points
Tannins 7/10 and dry finish. Light strawberry in the nose.
Dark bitter chocolate finish with a hint of fruit.
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5/13/2016 - drj27 wrote: 88 Points
Maybe a little past it's prime but drinkable.
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12/1/2012 - wicho wrote: 90 Points
I normally do not like Chilean wines. I had tasted this at a wine class about 3 years ago and bought it while it was still young. Now that I drank it, what a surprise. A very nice nose, some fruit and medium bodied it was a real pleasure. I was surprised how long it lasted on the palate and that the acidity was lower than I originally remembered. Outstanding with a nice steak!
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10/19/2012 - Cphofmann wrote: 85 Points
Deep red, maroon color, slight brown ring on the edge. Upon opening, strong earthy aromas with mushroom, not much fruit or floral on the nose. On the palate, black fruit, mushroom and pepper. Hot alchoholic finish that faded as the bottle was open for some time. Medium dry tannins on the finish.
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