2017 Capbern

The 2017 Capbern has a medium to deep garnet-purple color with aromas of baked blackberries, morello cherries, cassis, fruity loam, unsmoked cigars and sautéed herbs. The palate is medium-bodied, firm and grainy with a good black fruit core and red fruit sparks on the finish. The wine was aged for 18 months in French oak, 60% of which was new. The final blend consists of 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 39% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc and 3% Petit Verdot.

Grape variety: Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot

Wine Advocate (Robert Parker): 91/100
James Suckling: 93/100
Fallstaff: 90/100

Alcohol content: 13.5% vol.
Allergen information: Contains sulphites

Bottler, importer: Chateau Capbern Gasqueton via Chateau Calon Segur, Domaine de Calon, F-33180 Saint-Estèphe,