2011 CHÂTEAU CAPBERN GASQUETON Saint Estèphe, Lea & Sandeman

CHÂTEAU CAPBERN GASQUETON

2011 Saint Estèphe

Grapes Merlot, Petit Verdot, Cab Sauv
Colour Red
Origin France, Bordeaux
District Left Bank
Sub-district Haut Médoc
Village Saint Estèphe
ABV 13%

74% Cabernet Sauvignon, 26% Merlot. Same ownership and management as Calon Segur. Lovely supple smooth appeal. Fine tannins and cool Cabernet class. Vincent Millet had a new cuverie at his disposal for this vintage, and was for the first time able to really vinify each parcel separately. Much of the Merlot was left out; in his search for finesse he found many of the Merlots showed an acerbic power he did not like. Not massive but lovely pure length. Rating: 90 L&S (Apr 2012)


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This seriously made, richly fruity, clean, earthy wine reveals light tannin as well as a spicy finish. It merits consumption during its first decade of life. 2012 - 2022 Rating: 85-87 Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate, www.RobertParker.com (Apr 2012)

A blend of 74% Cabernet Sauvignon and 26% Merlot, harvested from 5th September and finishing 19th September with the Cabernet, the Capbern Gasqueton has a simple bouquet of raspberry leaf, strawberry and a touch of mulberry fruit. There is a touch of hardness on the entry, although that will soften by the time of bottling. Good acidity, masculine, not quite as precise as the 2010 with a slight abrupt finish. This will be a medium-term drinking Capbern-Gasqueton. Rating: 87-89 Neal Martin, www.vinous.com (Apr 2012)

Good depth of fruit, expressively classy wine with earthy length. Drink 2015-2024. Rating: 16.5 www.decanter.com (Apr 2012)

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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