CHÂTEAU CAPBERN
2022 Saint Estèphe
| Grapes | Cab Sauv, Petit Verdot, Merlot |
| Colour | Red |
| Origin | France, Bordeaux |
| Sub-district | Haut Médoc |
| Village | Saint Estèphe |
52% Cabernet Sauvignon, 44% Merlot, 2% Petit Verdot, 1% Cabernet Franc. 60% new oak – will be matured for 18 months. 15% alc. 3.8 pH. 26 hl/ha This is a brilliant Capbern, and it continues a run of superb vintages for this wine under Vincent Millet’s steady hand. Despite the mighty 15% alcohol, this perfectly balanced wine packs so much flavour into this bottle. Expressive, juicy and singing with Merlot notes overlaying a deep Cabernet core, this is an exotic wine, and it could not be more different to the classy 2021 vintage, given its sheer exuberance! Amazingly silky and mouth-filling, behind the fantastic volume of fruit, there is invigorating freshness and crunch on the finish. Thumpingly juicy, beautifully satisfying and impeccably balanced, this is a triumphant vintage for Capbern. Rating: 17.5 Matthew Jukes www.matthewjukes.com (May 2023)
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This affordable estate always stands out as a good deal. This 2022 is the most ample, plush and concentrated vintage that we have tasted here. It nevertheless incorporates a good degree of finesse and a silky texture. Seriously made, this will evolve very well. Rating: 92-94 La Revue du Vin de France (May 2023)
The blend is 53% Cabernet Sauvignon, 44% Merlot, 2% Petit Verdot and 1% Cabernet Franc, with low yields again, 26 hl/ha, thanks principally to tiny Cabernet berries (the yield was 20 hl/ha on the Cabernets). This is very attractive, with dried blackcurrant, perfumed black cherry, currant and peony. The palate starts with a slightly dusty, powdery quality, with gently polished curranty fruits draped over a finely knit core of tannins, leading to a finish swirled with chocolate, currant and cranberry. This is quite charming, showing good restraint and freshness, and a fine powdery grip. I like the sense of intent the finish provides. The alcohol is 15% here, “the same as 2018” says Vincent Millet. The fruit profile is much fresher though. Well done. Rating: 90-92 Chris Kissack, www.thewinedoctor.com (May 2023)
53% Cabernet Sauvignon, 44% Merlot, 2% Petit Verdot, 1% Cabernet Franc. Cask sample. Firm, structured and long on the finish. Plentiful tannins but polished and round. Oak a little too manifest at present, the finish drying, but should integrate. (JL) 15% Drinking range: 2029 - 2040 Rating: 16+ James Lawther MW, www.JancisRobinson.com (May 2023)
Château Capbern
The Gasqueton family of Calon Segur also own this excellent estate situated south of the town of St Estephe, between the vineyards of Montrose and Phelan Segur.
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