2020 Ch Capbern, St-Estèphe
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CAPBER20
The 38 hectare Medoc vineyard of Chateau Capbern is planted to 68% Cabernet Sauvignon, 31% Merlot, 1% Petit Verdot with the vines close to 30 years old.
Vinification takes place in stainless steel vats. Malolactic fermentation takes place in tank. The wine is aged for 18 months in close to 60% new, French oak barrels.
Chateau Capbern can be drunk early but for the maximum enjoyment drink it 10-17 years from vintage
This is really solid and powerful with lots of tannins and blue fruit. Spicy. Full and chewy. A little coarse now, but will improve with barrel aging.
93-94 points James Suckling jamessuckling.com
The 2020 Capbern is composed of 69% Cabernet Sauvignon, 29% Merlot, 1% Cabernet Franc and 1% Petit Verdot, weighing in with 14.1% alcohol. It is due to be aged for around 18 months in French oak barrels, 60% new. Deep purple-black in color, the 2020 Capbern sings of black cherries, mulberries and redcurrant jelly, with hints of candied violets, wild sage and fertile loam. The medium-bodied palate has impressive verve and freshness, featuring soft, well-managed tannins, red and black berry layers and a mineral-tinged finish.
89-91 points Lisa Perrotti-Brown robertparker.com
Fragrant with fresh lilac and peonies on the aromatics, fairly high acidities overall with sculpted blackcurrant fruits. A higher level of Cabernet Sauvignon than in recent years after the replanting in the vineyard. 1% Cabernet Franc completes the blend, 3.85pH, 60% new oak. A yield of 33hl/ha.
91 points Jane Anson decanter.com
| Product/Service Sold Out | No |
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| En Primeur | No |
| New Arrivals | No |
| Wine Type | Red Wine |
| Wine Style | Traditional |
| Country | France |
| Region | St. Estephe |
| Varietals | Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot |
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Bottle Size | 750ml |
| Wine Points | 93-94 |
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