Lapostolle Grand Selection Merlot

Valle del Rapel is located in the central part of Chile. It exhibits a semi-arid Mediterranean climate with warm and dry days and pleasantly cool nights during the growing season, as a result of cold breezes coming from the Andes. Rapel has also a cool influence from the Pacific’s Humboldt Current, which lowers temperatures in the coastal areas of the valley. This leads to warm days with ample sunlight and dry conditions, allowing a slow ripening period and maintain its natural acidity that is a characteristic of this elegant Merlot.

2020 was an extremely dry season in Chile, a mild winter with temperatures above average both in the maximum and in the minimal. This resulted in an extremely early season, where maturity come quickly and unevenly so selection was key, with higher levels of sugars, tannins and acidity surprisingly good.

Certified Carbon Neutral.

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VARIETALS
85% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Syrah

VINTAGE
2020

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Description

TECHNICAL DATA
Alcohol 14%
Residual sugar 2.44 g/l
Total acidity 3.45 g/l
pH 3.68

APPEARANCE
Deep ruby red with violet reflections.

NOSE
Intense and attractive red fruits, with spicy and herbal notes.

PALATE
Pleasant on the palate with lively tannins and a long finish.

AGEING
45% of the wine was aged in stainless steel tanks, while 55% was aged in second use French oak barrels for 5 months.

PAIRING
The ideal companion for pastas with red sauces, paprika stuffed with quinoa and tomatoes, or pizza with mushrooms.

RATINGS

90pts

3.8

Additional information

Vintage	2020
Grape	Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah
Producer	Lapostolle
Style	Dry
Types	Red