Lapostolle Cuvee Alexandre Carmenere brand_Faisão northern tip of the appellation

northern tip of the appellation

while flavors of clove

Wine Enthusiast 94 points - At first

30% Roussanne • High-altitude single site at the top of the village of Mauves • At the edge of the Saint-Joseph appellation • Planted in 2013 • Decomposed granite (like Hermitage) that is sand-like in texture • 1 meter down is the same bedrock as Hermitage • West facing • Indigenous yeast • Yes malo • Fermented and aged in stainless steel

Lapostolle Cuvee Alexandre Carmenere brand_Faisão northern tip of the appellation93 Points James Suckling This bottling is quite consistent in quality and shows excellent balance. Fruitier than many previous vintages, with fine grained tannins, juicy fruit and a lengthy finish. Drink now or hold. 91 Points Vinous The 2023 Carmnre Cuve Alexandre Lapostolle is 89% Carmnre, 6% Syrah and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon, all from Apalta. This aged for 13 months in second and third use 225 liter French oak barrels. It opens with red fruit, plum