2019 Château Capbern St. Estèphe Bordeaux France Wine Tasting Note
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2019
Château Capbern (St. Estèphe)
Inky dark in color, the wine kicks off with layers of plushly-textured, dark red fruits, espresso, spice and round, polished tannins. The fruit-filled finish is lush, round and opulent with length and richness in the fruits. Clearly, this is a new level of quality for Capbern. Drink from 2024-2040. 4,367 Views Tasted Mar 29, 2022Spicy 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% ABV. 92-94 Pts 8,055 Views Tasted Jun 8, 2020 |
When to Drink Chateau Capbern, Anticipated Maturity, Decanting Time
Chateau Capbern can be enjoyed early. However, the wine is often better with at least a few years of bottle age. Of course, that can vary slightly, depending on the vintage. Chateau Capbern is usually best enjoyed in the first 10-17 years of life.
Young vintages can be decanted for 1 or so. This allows the wine to soften and open its perfume. Older vintages might need very little decanting, just enough to remove the sediment.
Serving Chateau Capbern with Wine, Food, Pairing Tips
Chateau Capbern is best served at 15.5 degrees Celsius, 60 degrees Fahrenheit. The cool, almost cellar temperature gives the wine more freshness and lift. Chateau Capbern Gasqueton is best served with all types of classic meat dishes, veal, pork, beef, lamb, duck, game, roast chicken, roasted braised, and grilled dishes.
Chateau Capbern is also good when served with Asian dishes, hearty fish courses like tuna, mushrooms, pasta, and cheese.