Cuvée Alexandre Cabernet Sauvignon

About this wine

Sourced from century-old vines planted in 1920 on the biodynamic-certified Apalta Vineyard in Colchagua Valley, Cuvée Alexandre Cabernet Sauvignon is Casa Lapostolle's mid-tier flagship red, blending Cabernet Sauvignon with small portions of Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Petit Verdot. Named in honor of the Marnier-Lapostolle family's winemaking heritage dating to 1827, it channels the granite-soil intensity of Apalta into a structured, age-worthy wine crafted under the estate's long consulting relationship with Michel Rolland.

Sommelier's Note

"This is where Casa Lapostolle's Apalta terroir first shows real seriousness — old-vine concentration at a fraction of Clos Apalta's price."

Food Pairings

Pairs beautifully with grilled lamb chops, aged Manchego, and braised short ribs; the firm tannins also stand up to peppercorn-crusted steak.

When to drink it

Sunday roast dinners, steakhouse nights, and gifting to Cabernet lovers ready to explore Chile's premium tier.

Specs

Grape Varieties

Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Petit Verdot

Style

Red

Alcohol

14.5%

Price Range

$24-27 (US retail)

Terroir & Winemaking

Hand-harvested from a low-yielding, high-density block planted in 1920 (certified organic and biodynamic). Fermented with indigenous yeasts, then aged approximately 13-15 months in 225L French oak barrels (20-30% new), yielding fine, integrated tannins.

Frequently Asked Questions

What grapes are in Cuvée Alexandre Cabernet Sauvignon?

It's built around Cabernet Sauvignon (roughly 85-93% depending on vintage), rounded out with Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Petit Verdot, all estate-grown at Apalta.

How does it differ from Clos Apalta?

Both come from the same Apalta Vineyard, but Cuvée Alexandre is a more approachable, earlier-drinking expression, while Clos Apalta is the winery's Carménère-led icon wine aged longer in a higher proportion of new oak.

How long can I age this wine?

Thanks to fruit from vines planted in 1920 and firm tannin structure, it can comfortably age 8-10 years from vintage, though it also drinks well on release.