Lapostolle Cuvée Alexandre Cabernet Franc

Lapostolle Cuvée Alexandre Cabernet Franc

Wine Description

Named to honor the family’s legacy of fine wines and spirits dating back to 1827, the Cuvée Alexandre wines are produced entirely from Apalta estate grapes.

Apalta in autumn
Lapostolle
Lapostolle Winery
Andrea Leon
Charles de Bournet
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Acclaim
“The 2022 Cabernet Franc Cuvée Alexandre, sourced from Apalta, displays a purple hue. Aromas of ash, sour cherry, cassis and a faint hint of green bell pepper emanate from the glass. Indulgent and grippy, the fairly concentrated palate leads to a richly extracted mouthfeel. This is a savory, ripe red.” — Vinous, Jul 2024
“Elegant and fresh, opening with floral, raspberry and red currant notes, while a graphite underpinning lends a pleasant mineral tinge to the finish around fine tannins and hints of chili-laced chocolate.” — Wine Spectator, May 2024
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Vineyard & Production Info
Production area/appellation:
Apalta
Soil composition
Cretacious
Exposure:
South West
Harvest time:
April
Bottles produced of this wine:
12,000
Certified Eco-Friendly Practices:
Practices (not certified)
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Winemaking & Aging
Maceration length:
28 days
Varietal composition:
85% Cab Franc, 14% Cabernet Sauvignon, 1% Petit Verdot
Fermentation container:
Stainless steel tanks
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Analytical Data
pH level:
3.5
Acidity:
4.1 g/L
Alcohol:
14.5 %
Residual sugar:
2.45 g/L