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Château Capbern 2020

Saint-Estephe AOC

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  • 95pts, Jeb Dunnuck, 2021
  • 92-93pts, James Suckling, 2021
  • 88-90, Neal Martin, 2021
  • 91pts, Decanter, 2021
  • 93pts, James Suckling, 2023
  • 95pts, Jeb Dunnuck, 2023
  • 91pts, William Kelley - The Wine Advocate, 2023

From the same team as renowned Calon Ségur, this is a glorious, fruit-laden claret. Jeb Dunnuck describes it as a “terrific Saint-Estèphe” and “pure, focused, age-worthy”. Ripe black fruits and savoury oak spice, from the terrific 2020 vintage.

From the same team as renowned Calon Ségur, this is a glorious, fruit-laden claret. Jeb Dunnuck describes it as a “terrific Saint-Estèphe” and “pure, focused, age-worthy”. Ripe black fruits and savoury oak spice, from the terrific 2020 vintage.

Beyond the Label

Tasting notes

Silky, yet firm tannins supporting chocolaty, damson, tar notes

Aroma

Plum, cassis, spice and cedar, with an oak lift

Allergy information

Contains sulphites

Château Capbern 2020

More information

  • 14.0% ABV
  • 10.5 Units
  • 750.00 ml
  • 31 December, 2035

Formerly known as Capbern Gasqueton, this Cru Bourgeois Saint-Estèphe estate has been in the same family for 10 generations. It's the same family that owns 3ème Cru Classé Calon Ségur. It lies in one of the finest parts of the appellation, between Phelan Ségur and Meyney, and every aspect is given Grand Cru care. Hand picking of the 41 hectares of vines, with ageing in top-quality oak, all adds up to the exceptional quality. This vintage has gathered many top scores from wine critics such as Jeb Dunnuck and James Suckling, who called it "full-bodied with a deep character". Two thirds Cabernet with almost the same in new oak, it has “gorgeous cassis, violets, classy oak, with beautiful tannins” (Jeb Dunnuck). One to cellar for a few years.

"Ripe black cherries and blackberries as well as hints of chocolate, sweet spices and nut shell" James Suckling
Critic, 93 Points
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