Lapostolle Winery and Residence

From its 100% gravity-fed wine-making facilities to its nature-inspired elliptical shape, Lapostolle Winery is sure to impress both wine and architecture enthusiasts. This unique property is the brainchild of owner Alexandra Marnier-Lapostolle, of France's Grand Marnier and Lapostolle family, and showcases a six-level winery, with four levels buried into the granite hillside for natural cooling temperatures for cellaring and aging. The vineyards flow through Chile's Colchagua Valley from the foot of the Pan-American mountain range to a plain along the Tinguiririca River, and the accommodations feature private terraces for taking in this expansive view. With just four wood casitas named after the grape varieties grown on the estate — Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot and Carmenere — Lapostolle Residence is also home to a dining area serving Chilean specialties prepared with organic produce from the gardens. When not sampling wines, viewing the hand harvesting process or horseback riding through the vineyards, guests can hike local wilderness trails or enjoy an in-suite massage.