CASA LAPOSTOLLE Chardonnay Cuvee Alexandre 1996
Wine:
CASA LAPOSTOLLE Chardonnay Cuvee Alexandre 1996Region/District: Casablanca Valley
Grape Variety: 100% Chardonnay
Harvest: Hand-harvested in small basket in April 1996.
Vinification:
| Grapes received 6 hours of skin contact. 100% of the must was barrel-fermented in new French oak burgundy barrels under temperature controlled conditions. All of the wine is then aged 12 months in French oak barrels followed by 6 months of bottle ageing. Bottled in July 1997. |
Alcohol: 13%
pH: 3.7
Acidity: 3.10g/l (Sulfuric Acid)
Residual Sugar: 2.6 g/l
Tasting Notes:
| A rich velvety texture, exotic fruit character, and beautiful balance. This special and rare Chardonnay can be enjoyed now. |
Rating Reviews:
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1997 vintage rated 90 by Robert Parker; 85 by Wine Spectator. 1996 vintage rated 88 by Robert Parker Jr. 1995 vintage rated 89 by Robert Parker Jr. |