Casa Lapostolle Cabernet Sauvignon 2005

Casa Lapostolle is owned by the Marnier-Lapostolle Group in France, best known as the producers of Grand Marnier liqueur.  They have been involved in wine production for many years and founded Casa Lapostolle in Chile in 1994.  Casa Lapostolle currently represents 370 hectares in three different vineyards.

The Casa Lapostolle Cabernet Sauvignon 2005 come from vineyards in the Rapel Valley of Chile.  The year showed low yields but climatic conditions ideal for an exceptional wine.

The nose of this cabernet sauvignon is very pleasing with tobacco, cherry and cassis.  Blackberry, currant and a hint of strawberry make up the palate with a silky mouth feel and a rather long, slightly smoky finish.

It has a rather high alcohol level, 14.5%, for those who feel higher alcohol makes a better wine.

I gave it an 88, Wine Enthusiast gave it an 89 and Wine Spectator gave it an 85.  At $9.99, it’s definitely worth a try.

Wine: Casa Lapostolle
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage: 2005
Alcohol: 14.5% 
Rating: 89
Price Paid: $9.99