CHÂTEAU CAPION, Domaine de Capion Rouge 2018

Grapes

100% Cabernet Sauvignon

Terroir

Clay-limestone

Production surface area

1 hectare

Planting concentration

3,300 to 4,000 vines / hectare

Yield

30 hectolitres / hectare

Harvest

Manual in small crates. First grape assessment on vine. Harvest kept in a cold room. Bunches are destemmed and grapes are selected on a sorting table. Harvest date, 10th October 2018.

Vinification

Maturing

For 10 months in 225 and 600 litre barrels.

Tasting notes

Deep ruby red. Powerful nose with notes of ripe fruit. Delightful freshness on the palate, with notes of red and black fruit. Rounded, silky smooth tannins. Ideal served with pan-fried red meat and crunchy vegetables. Serve at 16° to 18°C.