Lapostolle Cuvee Alexandre Cabernet Sauvignon
2020, Colchagua Valley, Rapel Valley, Chile
Intense, deep red color with purple edges. Expressive and intense nose with cassis and black currant aromas. Elegant palate with round and persistent tannins, with fresh cherry along with a light toast flavor. Pair with high flavor dishes as lamb shank with herbs or pork fillet with mustard and honey.
Blend: 87% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Cabernet Franc, 3% Petit Verdot
$23.99 / BOTTLE
$8.50 / GLASS
“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.”
Andrea León
Lapostolle
Andrea Leon is a winemaker at Lapostolle winery in Apalta in the Colchagua Valley of Chile. Lapostolle Wines was founded by Alexandra Marnier Lapostolle and her husband Cyril de Bournet in 1994. Alexandra is a member of the renowned Marnier Lapostolle family that has for several generations dedicated itself to the production of high-quality wines and spirits, like the venerable Grand Marnier.
Andrea’s journey into winemaking can be traced back to her childhood where she had an immense love for the outdoors, which eventually led her to studying agricultural engineering before going on to study oenology.
Her way with nature, educational background and passion for the art of wine combine into a beautiful style of winemaking, which focuses on crafting the wine with nature and terroir.
Beyond being a highly regarded producer, Andrea also has a thorough understanding on consumer behavior and their relationship with the wine market, making her a real industry allrounder.
