Lapostolle Cuvée Alexandre Chardonnay Atalayas Vineyard

Wine information: Lapostolle was founded by Alexandra Marnier Lapostolle and her husband Cyril de Bournet in 1994. The Marnier Lapostolle family, founders and owners of the world-renowned liqueur Grand Marnier, is famous for producing spirits and liqueurs, but the family has also been involved in winemaking for generations. In creating Lapostolle, the family has pursued the same uncompromising approach to quality that made Grand Marnier a global success. Its objective is as simple as it is ambitious: to create world-class wines using French expertise and the superb terroirs of Chile Today, Lapostolle owns 370 hectares in three different vineyards and produce a total of 200.000 cases spread over Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Carmenère, and Syrah. Lapostolle winery is located in the town of Cunaco, right next to Santa Cruz. It is the original winery, where Lapostolle was founded in 1994 and today it is here where both the Casa and Cuvée Alexandre wines are produced. With a traditional Chilean old hacienda style, it has a production capacity of 3,300,000 litres in stainless steel and French oak tanks, and more than 3.500 French Oak Barrels. After many years of hard work at Lapostolle, they finally completed the organic certification process for all our three vineyard properties. On September 30, 2011, the registered and accredited German-based environmental certification company CERES – Certification of Environmental Standards – authorized all Lapostolle estates in compliance with Chilean, North American, and European required standard. Today all three of Lapostolle's estates – Atalayas, Las Kuras and Apalta – do not use any artificial fertilizers, chemical pesticides, herbicides, plant growth regulators or genetically modified organisms. Instead they have integrated animals, bees, organic compost, recycling and the proper treatment of water, among many other tactics, to fulfill our vineyard management and winemaking duties. Lapostolle have just release the Cuvée Alexandre Syrah Los Kuras 2009, the inaugural wine from the portfolio to be officially certified “Made with Organic Grapes".

Atalayas Vineyard is in the heart of the Chilean Costal Cordillera, only 22 km away from the Pacific Ocean. Its rolling hills offer steep exposures which are the source of an array of meso-climates. The conditions allow Lapostolle to produce different lots, each with a unique personality that contributes to the final blend. 54% fermented in French barrels (part news and part used) and 46% in stainless steel tanks. No malolactic fermentation was pursued. The result is well integrated oak, a balanced palate and an elegant structure that enhances the natural fruit and freshness of the grapes.

Tasting Notes: Lapostolle Cuvée Alexandre Chardonnay is a bright light yellow colour with subtle lime notes. The nose shows elegant aromas of sweet citrus fruit, white flowers, fresh tropical fruits and sweet spices. The palate is round and has a very elegant mouth feel with a lively acidity and a long persistent finish. Service and Food Pairing: Serve at 12° C (53° F).

Food & drink match: Ideal companion for medium seasoned dishes, fish or chicken.

 
     

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