Casa Lapostolle

Cuvée Alexandre Apalta Vineyard Merlot

8.89 ratings
6.91 pro ratings
Colchagua Valley, Rapel Valley, Central Valley, Chile
Merlot
Beef, Venison, Salami & Prosciutto, Chili & Hot Spicy, Potato, Exotic Spices, Lamb, White Rice, Baking Spices, Herbs, Pasta, Chicken, Mushrooms, Pungent Cheese, Turkey, Tomato-Based, Soft Cheese, Pork, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Duck, Onion, Shallot, Garlic
Top Notes For
Todd Stevens

One of my current favorites. Solid wine from start to finish. Dependable without being over-the-top big. Big enough though that it clearly improves with decanting. Modest price, fantastic value, solid wine. Makes me want to try this winemakers other varietals.

One of my current favorites. Solid wine from start to finish. Dependable without being over-the-top big. Big enough though that it clearly improves with decanting. Modest price, fantastic value, solid wine. Makes me want to try this winemakers other varietals.

2 people found it helpfulDec 31st, 2013
Charles (Chad) Bucklin

Owner and founder of C. T. Bucklin Wine Advising

6.9

Completely dried out with harsh tannins. #merlot #lapostolle #chile

Completely dried out with harsh tannins. #merlot #lapostolle #chile

Jan 23rd, 2016
Alberto

Dense purple in the glass. The nose of cassis, black fruits, a little smoke and cedar opened up over the course of dinner. A saturated palate of ripe blackberries and dark cherries is bolstered by lively acidity, firm but unobtrusive tannins and a finish with focus and length. Straightforward but balanced with good structure.

Dense purple in the glass. The nose of cassis, black fruits, a little smoke and cedar opened up over the course of dinner. A saturated palate of ripe blackberries and dark cherries is bolstered by lively acidity, firm but unobtrusive tannins and a finish with focus and length. Straightforward but balanced with good structure.

Aug 22nd, 2018
Jeff Brown

Insane value at $10. Grippy tannins, balanced oak, and nice fruit flavored.

Insane value at $10. Grippy tannins, balanced oak, and nice fruit flavored.

Jul 5th, 2014
Lisa Waterbury

2010 -very nice

2010 -very nice

Jul 2nd, 2014
Davis Owens

Davis had this 10 years ago

Davis had this 10 years ago

Feb 12th, 2015
Kim Cohen

Kim had this 10 years ago

Kim had this 10 years ago

Jun 12th, 2014
Tim Moran

Tim had this 10 years ago

Tim had this 10 years ago

May 15th, 2014
Rob Parrish

Rob had this 11 years ago

Rob had this 11 years ago

Apr 19th, 2014