Lapostolle was founded by Alexandra Marnier Lapostolle and her husband Cyril de Bournet in 1994. The Marnier Lapostolle family, founders and owners of the world-renowned liqueur Grand Marnier, is famous for producing spirits and liqueurs, but the family has also been involved in winemaking for generations. In creating Lapostolle, the family has pursued the same uncompromising approach to quality that make Grand Marnier a global success. Its objective is as simple as it is ambitious: to create world-class wines using French expertise and superb terroirs of Chile. Today, Lapostolle owns 370 hectares in three different vineyards and produces a total of 200,000 cases spread over Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Carmenere and Syrah. Lapostolle is distributed in more than 60 countries around the world.
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Chile » Rapel Valley
James Suckling 92 Pretty depth of fruit with dried apples and peaches. Medium to full body, lovely depth of dried white peaches and a delicious
Casa Lapostolle “Cuvee Alexandre” Chardonnay is 100% Chardonnay sourced from the Casablanca Valley, fermented in a combination of 83% French oak barrels and 17% stainless
The Lapostolle 2017 "Cuvee Alexandre" Cabernet Sauvignon from Chile has the bold flavors, full body, and chewy tannin that you need in a good grilling
3dChile » Rapel Valley
Rich and juicy, with concentrated raspberry and red currant flavors, flanked by savory dried herbal accents. Pure and minerally on the finish
James Suckling 100 There is a subtle complexity on the nose with currant, berry, fresh herb and wet earth aromas. Cut fresh flowers, too. Full body,
Wine Enthusiast 93 This lusty Cabernet is earthy, jammy and warm on the nose. In the mouth, this is broad and massive, with an undercurrent of
Brilliant pale lime yellow color. Very expressive with aromas of tropical fruit and delicate citrus notes. White fruit such as peach and herbal tones. Balance
James Suckling 95 "One of the top syrahs of Chile, it has intense granite and dark berry character. Full-bodied, with racy tannins and a long finish
Wine Spectator 96 " A gorgeous wine that deftly balances polished cassis, dark cherry reduction and blueberry notes on a compact frame. This is structured, with
James Suckling 94 "A very complex cabernet with violet, blackcurrant and lavender character. Some mint. Full body, firm and velvety tannins and a cedar and hazelnut
Wine Spectator 89 "Creamy and lush, with concentrated flavors of ripe pear, apple tart and dried tropical fruit. Offers mouthfilling spiciness and a long finish of
"Cuvee Alexandre wines are the ultimate expression of our dedication to quality. This Chardonnay is from Casablanca,' states Alexandra, 'The cool Pacific Ocean breezes
"A full-bodied and expressive red, with plenty of berry, red plum and chocolate-spice flavors. There are nice mineral and cedar notes mixed in, with fine
Wine Spectator 90 " This is a ripe and moderately toasty white, exhibiting flavors of creamy fig, pear and brioche, followed by a lush finish that
Wine Spectator 89 "Very solid, with dark briar, raspberry and blackberry notes laced with spice and toast. A tobacco hint adds freshness to the finish. Drink
Wine Spectator 93 "Offers gorgeous aromas of crushed plum and boysenberry fruit, with notes of sweet tobacco, mocha and vanilla. Delivers a plush, silky texture through
Wine Spectator 90 "Dark and toasty, with layers of mesquite, licorice and spice cake wrapped around a core of jammy black plum, kirsch and blackberry preserves
"Deep, intense ruby red color. Clean, fresh and attractive nose dominated by ripe fruit with lots of plum, cherry, cassis and blackberry flavors mixed with
Wine Spectator 96 TOP 100 2008 Highly Recommended "Gorgeous aromas of warm ganache and mocha lead to a rich, velvety palate loaded with currant, fig paste, black
Wine Spectator 94 "Ripe and packed, especially for the vintage, with gorgeous blackberry, blueberry and fig fruit flavors liberally laced with bittersweet cocoa and Turkish coffee
"Color: Brilliant pale lime yellow. Nose: Intense fruit aromas of sweet citrus, tropical fresh fruit and mineral notes. Palate: Light and fresh palate, with pleasant
"This outstanding wine is blessed with intense aromas of black fruits, black currant, black pepper and pleasant notes of sage, dried tobacco and provencal herbs
Wine Spectator 93 "This is a rich and enticing red, with alluring aromas of warm cocoa and roasted vanilla bean giving way to lush plum sauce,
Wine Enthusiast 95 "Clos Apalta, depending on your point of view, is arguably Chile's best wine. And this vintage is outstanding! Earth, minty spice, ripe berry,
Wine Spectator 92 WS TOP 100 2012 Rank 68 " This dark red balances racy wild berry and cassis flavors with full yet fine tannins, showing