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.
James Suckling 98 "Sweet blackberries, brambleberries and cigar tobacco with fresh flowers. Some cedar and mahogany, too. Full bodied with chewy tannins and chocolate, walnut and
James Suckling 94 Very pretty currant, blackberry and floral aromas and flavors. Its medium-to full-bodied with firm, silky tannins and a chewy finish. Give it two
Wine Advocate 94 "The 2018 Le Petit Clos, a second wine born in 2014, was produced with a blend of 53% Carmenere, 32% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12%
Wine Advocate 96 "There is a lot of Carmenere character on the nose of the 2018 Clos Apalta, which was produced with 64% Carmenere, 18% Cabernet
James Suckling 100 'What a stunning nose of crushed berries, fresh flowers, sandalwood and light vineyard dust. Black olives, too. Very complex. Full-bodied with a beautiful,
James Suckling 92 “Very attractive currants with floral undertones on the nose, following through to a medium body with fine tannins and a fresh, minerally finish.
Color: Pale yellow with green edges Nose: Very clean and expressive nose of white fruit and citrus. Taste: Fresh and unctuous palate with long finish.
Intense, deep red color with purple edges. Expressive and intense nose with cassis and black currant aromas. Elegant palate with round and persistent tannins, with
Lovely greenish yellow color. Very expressive and aromatic nose, with fine and agreeable notes of citrus, tropical fruits, herbs and grapefruit. On the palate, the
Vinous 89 "Using grapes from vineyards Lapostolle owns in Rapel, this mixture of Sauvignon Blanc with 15 Sauvignon Gris is pale greenish yellow and offers citrus,
James Suckling 93 “A minerally chardonnay with dried apples, pears and hints of vanilla. It’s medium-to full-bodied with salted caramel and a complex finish. Drink now.” Wine
James Suckling 92 A fresh, silky cabernet with blackcurrants and dried spices. Medium body and a long, crisp finish. Drink now.
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
James Suckling 95 The blackcurrants and violets are impressive on the nose with hints of slate. Full-bodied, yet always refined and in check. Linear and tight.
James Suckling 100 "What a stunning nose of crushed berries, fresh flowers, sandalwood and light vineyard dust. Black olives, too. Very complex. Full-bodied with a beautiful,
James Suckling 96 "This is so delicious with blackcurrants, spice, sweet tobacco, lavender and roses. Full-bodied, tight and very polished with gorgeous texture and finesse. Shows
Rich and juicy, with concentrated raspberry and red currant flavors, flanked by savory dried herbal accents. Pure and minerally on the finish
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
Pale yellow with green edges. Very expressive with aromas of fresh herbs and cucumber, white fruit such as pears along with floral notes. Balance
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
A very complex cabernet with violet, blackcurrant and lavender character. Some mint. Full body, firm and velvety tannins and a cedar and hazelnut finish. Made
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 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 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,