Wine:
CASA LAPOSTOLLE Merlot Cuvee Alexandre 1995Region/District: Rapel Valley, Santa Cruz district
Grape Variety: 100% Merlot
Harvest: Hand-harvested in April 1995.
Vinification:
| The must was fermented for 15 days at 82ºF followed by a 15-day maceration period. All the wine was aged for 14 months in French oak barrels and given 4 months bottle age prior to release. Bottled in August 1996. |
Alcohol: 12.5%
pH: 3.53
Acidity: 3.2g/l (Sulfuric Acid)
Residual Sugar: 0.16%
Tasting Notes:
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This is a beautifully balanced wine, with soft tannins and rich, mature, complex fruit. Deep color and spicy character result from low-yielding, non-irrigated vines. This wine may be enjoyed now or cellared for several years. |
Rating Reviews:
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1997 vintage rated 90 by Wine Spectator. 1996 vintage rated 90 by Robert Parker Jr. 1995 vintage rated 90 by Wine Spectator;89+ by Robert Parker. 1994 vintage rated 90 by Wine Spectator;89 by Robert Parker Jr. |