Château Capbern 2021 (12.8%)

Château Capbern is a winery in the Saint-Estèphe appellation of Bordeaux, France, established in 1894 by Georges Gasqueton. The 2021 vintage has a medium crimson hue with subtle purple and ochre nuances at the rim. On the nose it offers raspberry, redcurrant and plum, with savory notes and hints of orange zest. The palate is juicy and elegant, with fresh acidity and well-integrated tannins, showing redcurrant pastille and red licorice interwoven with fine graphite and savory oak nuances. The finish is chewy and prolonged. The wine was aged for 18 months in 40% new French oak barriques and has an alcohol content of 12.8%.