| Region | |
|---|---|
| Subregion | France > Bordeaux > Left Bank > St Estèphe |
| Colour | Red |
| Type | Still |
This Saint Estèphe property was formerly known as Capbern Gasqueton and has the same owners and wine-making team as Calon Ségur. The vineyard is 38 hectares and planted 52% Cabernet Sauvignon, 46% Merlot and 2% Petit Verdot. It is situated, in one block, between Phélan Segur and Meyney. Quality has jumped massively in recent vintages and this is clearly a source of one of Bordeaux's best bargains.
Bottled in May 2023, two months before its big brother Calon-Ségur, the 2021 Capbern has turned out very nicely, offering up aromas of dark berries, plums and licorice mingled with subtle hints of lilac, mint and spices. Medium to full-bodied, plush and polished, it's seamless and fleshy, with sweet tannins and good length on the finish. Drink Date: 2025 - 2035
Capbern escaped the frost in 2021 and has a yield of 36 hl/ha. 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 28% Merlot, 2% Petit Verdot. Bright purple in colour with a wonderfully aromatic nose of violets, cherry skins and a touch of vanilla. The palate is bright with blue fruit and lively with fresh acidity. This is a compact and succulent wine with soft tannins and moreish sweet fruit that will be delicious in the mid term. Though the fruit is ripe and prominent it is not heavy or opulent thanks to the persistent refreshing acidity. Peppery and driven on the finish.
A medium-bodied, firm and very fresh red with crunchy black-fruit and bark character. Tight, fine tannins. Mineral and tea-like quality. 70% cabernet sauvignon, 28% merlot and 2% petit verdot.
The 2021 Capbern is composed of 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 28% Merlot, and 2% Petit Verdot. Medium to deep garnet-purple in color, it comes tumbling out with notes of kirsch, redcurrants, and black raspberries with hints of tobacco. Light-bodied, the palate delivers crunchy red fruits with soft tannins and a crisp backbone, finishing on an herbal note. Yields came in at 36 hl/ha.
2025-2036
70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 28% Merlot, 2% Petit Verdot. Cask sample.
Focused and direct. Long and linear but juicy as well with fine-grained tannins and a minerally tone that persists. Freshness and balance on the finish. GV? (JL) 12.8%
Drink 2027 – 2040
Offering up aromas of dark berries, plums, spices, rose petals and loamy soil, the 2021 Capbern is a medium to full-bodied, lively and charming wine with beautifully refined tannins and an impressively penetrating finish. It's a blend of 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 28% Merlot and 2% Petit Verdot that attained 12.8% alcohol.
