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Château Capion Rouge 2016
| Type | Red |
| Grapes | Syrah / Shiraz, Grenache, Mourvedre |
| Country/Region | France, Languedoc-Roussillon |
| Food pairing | Meat, Vegetables, Lamb, Pork, Game, Poultry |
| Vintage | 2016 |
| Alcohol | 15% |
Product number: 364687
20% off
£222.00
£177.60
Price per bottle:
£29.60
Grapes
Syrah (60%) / Grenache (30%) / Mourvèdre (10%)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.
Winemaking
Once the grapes are crushed, the must is pumped into stainless-steel thermo-regulated vats. After cold pre-fermentation maceration, the yeast is co-inoculated to start alcohol fermentation. The must is in the thermo-regulated vats for 21 to 28 days. Maturation is for 18 months in 600 litres oak barrels.Tasting notes
COLOUR: Intense black-red with violet reflections.
NOSE: Forest fruits; dark chocolate; liquorice.
PALATE: Damsons; blackberries; blueberries; warm spice; white pepper; supple tannins.
Food matches
Roast duck; lamb with Provençal herbs; game pie; pork-loin with seasonal vegetables.Serving
Serve between 16 and 18 °C.Rewards & Ratings
Decanter 2018: 94 pts;
Wine Advocate 2018: 92 pts;
Wine Advocate 2019: 93 pts;
The World of Fine Wine Magazine, Languedoc reds panel tasting: Joint 1st;
Concours mondial de Bruxelles 2018: Gold medal;
Jeb Dunnuck 2018: 91 pts;
Le guide Hachette des vins 2019: 1 star(s).