CHÂTEAU CAPION, Le Chemin des Garennes Rouge 2016

Grapes

Syrah (37%) / Grenache (25%) / Cinsault (23%) / Mourvèdre (15%)

Terroir & viticulture

SOILS: Argilo-limestone VITICULTURE: Manual harvest using small crates. First checking/sorting of the grapes on the vine. Harvest stored in a cold room. Manuel sorting table for second check. Grapes are then crushed and transferred by the action of peristaltic pump into stainless steel tanks.

Winemaking

In temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks. Cold soak pre-fermentation, then yeast strains are added to start the alcoholic fermentation. The cuvaison will last for 21 to 28 days under controlled temperature. Maturation in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks and oak barrels of 225 and 400L.

Tasting notes

COLOUR: Ruby; hints of purple. NOSE: Morello cherry; myrtle; spices (cardamom, black pepper). PALATE: Plums: blackcurrants; acacia; black pepper; hint of new oak.

Food matches

Rack of lamb; Gressingham duck with new potatoes, rosemary and rock salt; charcuterie.

Serving

Between 15° and 18° DRINKING WINDOW: to 2024

Rewards & Ratings

Decanter 2018: 90 pts; Concours mondial de Bruxelles 2018: Grande médaille d'or; Andreas Larsson 2018: 90 pts Wine Advocate 2019: 93 pts