CHATEAU CAPBERN 2019 (EN PRIMEUR - DELIVERY 2022)
Chateau Capbern Gasqueton
The start of the first age of the modern era for chateau capbern gasqueton begins when the left bank vineyards were purchased by georges gasqueton in 1894. The estate took its name from two of its more famous owners, the gasqueton and capbern families. The gasqueton family managed the estate until 2012. Most recently, the figurehead of chateau capbern gasqueton was the interestingly charming, albeit, quite eccentric madame denise gasqueton. Madame gasqueton managed the property while marching to the beat of her own drummer until she passed away at the age of 87 in late september, 2011.
The following year, the second and current modern era for the chateau began july 2012 when chateau capbern gasqueton and chateau calon were sold to the large french insurance company, suravenir insurance. Jean-pierre moueix , the owner of petrus and the massive negociant company duclot, took a minority stake in chateau calon segur and chateau capbern gasqueton. Starting with the 2013 vintage, they droped the second part of their name and began selling the wine under the simpler name of just chateau capbern.
37 hectare vineyard and chateau of capbernn located just behind the chruch of saint etienne in the village of st. Estephe. The vineyard is planted to 62% cabernet sauvignon , 37% merlot and 1% petit verdot . The terroir is a mix of gravel and clay soils. On average, the vines are close to 30 years of age. The medoc chateau capbern vineyards are located in two different areas with slightly different terroirs. One part of the vineyard is situated not far from calon segur. The other section is close to the gironde river.
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CACM201910 UCAU
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69% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 1% Petit Verdot
Chateau Capbern (formerly Capbern Gasqueton) is on a roll since the new owners took over the estate, along with Calon Segur, in 2012. Already blessed with prime vineyards close to heavyweights Montrose and Phelan Segur, their winemaking facilities have recently been rejuvenated and the wines haven't looked better.
69% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 1% Petit Verdot
Chateau Capbern (formerly Capbern Gasqueton) is on a roll since the new owners took over the estate, along with Calon Segur, in 2012. Already blessed with prime vineyards close to heavyweights Montrose and Phelan Segur, their winemaking facilities have recently been rejuvenated and the wines haven't looked better.
Scores & Reviews
93-94 / 100
James Suckling
This is a gorgeous young sample with wonderful blue fruit and spices, as well as a nice overlay of pretty wood. Medium to full body and firm, silky tannins. Hints of minerals. Better than 2018.
92-94 / 100
The Wine Cellar Insider
Spicy black raspberries, cassis and blackberry fruits with just a touch of oak, wet earth and forest leaf aromas on the nose smell great. On the palate, the wine is lush, round and opulently textured, with length and purity in the fruits. Clearly, this is a new level for Capbern. The wine is a blend of 69% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot and 1% Petit Verdot, reaching 15.1% alcohol.
89-91 / 100
Antonio Galloni
Capbern is bold and exuberant in 2019. Black cherry, plum, chocolate, new leather, licorice and spice are kicked up a few notches here. Exuberant and racy to the core, Capbern is a total knock-out in this vintage. At 15.1% alcohol, this is an especially unctuous, rich and ripe style, but it works well in this vintage for this cru.
89-91 / 100
The Wine Advocate
Very deep purple-black in color, the 2019 Capbern explodes from the glass with notes of prunes, baked black cherries and fruitcake plus suggestions of mocha, Chinese five spice, tobacco leaf and cedar chest with a touch of peppercorns. Full-bodied, rich and voluptuous (15.1% alcohol!), the palate has a firm, chewy backbone and just enough freshness, finishing long and spicy.