Cuvée Alexandre Cabernet Sauvignon (2000)

About this wine

The 2000 Cuvée Alexandre Cabernet Sauvignon from Casa Lapostolle presents a deep, solid black color with a hint of crimson. On the nose, it offers intense blackcurrant aromas, complemented by notes of dark plum and a touch of cedar from oak aging. The palate is structured and full-bodied, featuring concentrated flavors of ripe black fruits, dark chocolate, and a hint of toast. This wine is known for its firm tannins and balanced acidity, contributing to its aging potential. Produced in the Colchagua Valley, a region renowned for its high-quality Cabernet Sauvignon, this wine reflects the unique terroir and meticulous winemaking practices of Casa Lapostolle.

About the grape

Cabernet Sauvignon, a grape variety that emerged in 17th-century France from a natural cross between Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon Blanc, is renowned for its thick skins and resilience, making it adaptable to various climates. In Chile's Colchagua Valley, the warm Mediterranean climate and diverse soils create ideal conditions for cultivating this grape. The 2000 Casa Lapostolle Cuvée Alexandre Cabernet Sauvignon showcases how these factors contribute to producing high-quality wines in the region.

Quick facts

• 🏆 The 2000 vintage of Cuvée Alexandre Cabernet Sauvignon from Casa Lapostolle received a 91-point rating from Wine Spectator, highlighting its impressive quality.
• 🍊 Casa Lapostolle was founded in 1994 by Alexandra Marnier-Lapostolle, a member of the family behind the renowned Grand Marnier liqueur.
• 🌄 The winery's vineyards are located in the Apalta Valley, a region known for its unique terroir that contributes to the wine's distinctive character.
• 🍇 The 2000 Cuvée Alexandre Cabernet Sauvignon is noted for its deep, solid black color with a hint of crimson, and a nose rich in blackcurrant and plum aromas.
• ⏳ This wine is recognized for its aging potential, with a structured profile that benefits from cellaring to fully develop its complexity.

Palate profile

Producer

Casa Lapostolle was founded in 1994 by Alexandra Marnier-Lapostolle, great-granddaughter of the creator of Grand Marnier, and her husband Cyril de Bournet. They established the winery in Chile's Colchagua Valley, captivated by its old, ungrafted vines and exceptional terroir. The winery is renowned for its gravity-fed, six-level facility built into the Apalta hillside, designed to utilize natural slopes for winemaking processes. Casa Lapostolle's commitment to quality has earned its flagship wine, Clos Apalta, multiple 100-point ratings from critics like James Suckling. The winery also emphasizes sustainability, with its Apalta vineyard certified organic and biodynamic, and it protects over 700 acres of native Chilean vegetation surrounding the vineyard.