Lapostolle Cuvee Alexandre Cabernet Franc 2023 - 750ml

94pts James Suckling

This 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.

92pts Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

The 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.

90pts Vinous

The 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.

Winemaker Notes

Complex 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.

Drink now with meat and poultry dishes, particularly those with herbs and rich sauces, or cellar for several years.

Blend: 95% Cabernet Franc, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon