2020 Lapostolle la Parcelle 8 Vieilles Vignes

$159.95

Vivino Rating

4.5

A bold Chilean Cabernet from Apalta Valley. Intense ripe black fruit, spice, tobacco aromas. Full-bodied with firm tannins, balanced acidity, lingering finish. Exceptional quality, a must-try.

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About the bottle

Country

Chile

Region

D.O. Apalta, Colchagua Valley

Producer

Domaines Bournet-Lapostolle

Vareital

Cabernet Sauvignon

Vareital Composition

100% Cabernet Sauvignon

Pairs With

Specifications

2020

Vintage

2034

Drink By

15.0

ABV

Vinification

Aged in French oak barriques

Notes from critics

This is a phenomenal Chilean Cabernet. Floral components, ripe dark fruits, cocoa, tobacco, dried herbs, great tannin, incredible mouthfeel, and oh is that finish amazing. This is the real deal!

Complex and intense with a rare mineral quality for the hot 2020 vintage. Fresh blueberries, wild herbs, hot stones and graphite. A hint of violet. Tannins are quite chalky and tense on the medium- to full-bodied palate. Extremely long with an ethereal finish. It goes on and on, lasting for two minutes. Effortless intensity and concentration, but almost weightless. This delivers exceptional freshness for this vintage. Harvested from 18th March. Already drinkable now, but it will last. 100% century-old, ungrafted cabernet sauvignon.

Leads with engaging details of dried lavender, cassis and fresh tobacco, while cast iron notes chime in to embolden the fine-textured core of chocolate covered cherry and brambly raspberry flavors. Ends with nice length around the firm but well-integrated tannins.