{"title":"Lapostolle Cab Sauv \u0026 Franc","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"lapostolle-cuvee-alexandre-cabernet-sauvignon-2022-750ml","title":"Lapostolle Cuvee Alexandre Cabernet Sauvignon 2022 - 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94pts James Suckling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fresh nose full of fruit. Dark cherries, fresh blueberries, spices, crushed stones and olives. A touch of graphite, too. Well-structured and vertical on the palate, but there is also fluidity in the center palate filled with fruit. Tight grip of crunchy tannins at the end before a long, fruit-expressive finish. Drink from 2025.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92pts Robert Parker's Wine Advocate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2022 Cuvée Alexandre Cabernet Sauvignon strikes a desirable balance between soft, creamy approachability and a serious expression of its origins. On the nose, red and black fruits blend with fresh rosemary and sage aromas, all framed with judicious new oak. The palate is rich and layered, embracing the lavish house profile while retaining a deftness and purity that carries through to the elegant, refined finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e91pts Wine Enthusiast\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis full-bodied Cabernet has a nose of cranberries, blackberries and herbs. Fruity and fresh, it offers integrated notes of wood spices that enhance dark berry flavors, leading to a lengthy finish. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine Spectator\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYoung and lively, this is bursting with rose petal and hibiscus details, revealing juicy raspberry and cherry flavors at the core. Very drinkable. Drink now. 12,350 cases made, 5,000 cases imported.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeep purple robe with red bright hues. Expressive and intense with red berries, herbs and black currant aromas. Elegant palate, with concentration and balance. Layers of fruit develop toward a very juicy finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDecant for 30 minutes and serve between 16°C (65°F). Intense meat dishes as lamb and beef. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Wine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Cuvée Alexandre Cabernet Sauvignon is sourced from selected parcels of our own vineyards in the famous Apalta Valley. Elegant and expressive, with ripe fruit notes, a velvety palate and a lingering finish, the result is a unique wine true to its origin, a classic expression of Cabernet Sauvignon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlend:\u003c\/strong\u003e 93% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Carmenère, 2% Syrah, 2% Petit Verdot.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Winebow","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51737094324588,"sku":"7804387001086","price":19.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2424\/3053\/files\/lapostolle-cuvee-alexandre-cabernet-sauvignon-2022-750ml-214142.jpg?v=1735022180"},{"product_id":"lapostolle-cuvee-alexandre-cabernet-franc-2023-750ml","title":"Lapostolle Cuvee Alexandre Cabernet Franc 2023 - 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94pts James Suckling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis cabernet franc is fruity, with aromas of fresh herbs and ripe red berries. I like the mid-palate tension and fluidity, with fine spices and elegant fruit. Juicy and textured, with cohesive tannins and a long, streamlined finish. 95% cabernet franc and 5% cabernet sauvignon. Really delicious now, but can hold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92pts Robert Parker's Wine Advocate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2023 Cuvée Alexandre Cabernet Franc offers the most complex bouquet of this range, fusing fresh herbal aromas with a deftly ripe core of dark fruits, graphite and sweet tobacco. The mouthfeel follows with a dense, lavish texture and a sturdy, layered and lingering finish supported by the polished, fine-grained tannin structure that defines the house style. This contains 5% Cabernet Sauvignon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e90pts Vinous\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 2023 Cabernet Franc Cuvée Alexandre includes 5% Cabernet Sauvignon and was aged for up to 14 months in oak. It opens with ripe fruit, a hint of currant and a subtle note of ash. This is austere on the palate. It's centered on finely grippy tannins and a plush barrel texture that adds but doesn’t overwhelm. The finish is long and defined by the character of the vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaker Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComplex nose with spicy notes and aromas of black fruit, followed by sweeter spice from the oak. The palate is concentrated, with lively tannins and a long-lasting finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrink now with meat and poultry dishes, particularly those with herbs and rich sauces, or cellar for several years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlend: 95% Cabernet Franc, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Winebow","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54224482009452,"sku":"7804387000690","price":19.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2424\/3053\/files\/lapostolle-cuvee-alexandre-cabernet-franc-2023-750ml-539537.jpg?v=1787177058"}],"url":"https:\/\/redneckwinecompany.com\/collections\/lapostolle-cab-sauv-franc.oembed","provider":"Redneck Wine Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}