Château Capbern
St-Estèphe 2016
Bordeaux, France
Regular price£240.00
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| Style: Red | Drink from: 2021 |
| ABV: 13.5% | Drink to: 2036 |
| Packaging: OWC | Stock arriving: In Stock |
Critic scores
92 RP, 92 NM, 92 AG, 93 JS, 92 LPB, 17.5 JR, 94 JA, 92 TA, 92 DC, 93 GM, 94 JD
Critic reviews
"The 2016 Capbern is a blend of 69% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot aged for 18 months in 60% new and 40% one-year-old oak. Deep garnet-purple colored, it leaps from the glass with cedar, blackberries and blueberries with wafts of tobacco, bay leaves and scorched earth. Medium to full-bodied, elegant and vibrant in the mouth, it possesses lovely poise and an earthy finish."
Lisa Perrotti-Brown, November 2018
"The 2016 Capbern from the Calon-Ségur team, matured in 50-60% new oak, has a wonderful bouquet of blackberry, pencil lead and light floral aromas that leap out of the glass. The beautifully balanced palate is medium-bodied with fine tannin, leading to a supple, smooth but complex graphite finish. This is a superb Capbern, easily the best ever made."
Neal Martin, December 2018
"The 2016 Capbern is racy, bold and savory, with tons of energy from the Cabernet that drives the blend. Crushed rose petal, mint, dried herbs, licorice and lavender are some of the many notes that open up in the glass. Medium in body and gracious, this deceptively mid-weight Saint-Estèphe has a lot to offer. Time in barrel seems to have given the 2016 a bit more spine and tannic edge, which adds to an impression of freshness. What a gorgeous wine it is. Tasted three times."
Antonio Galloni, December 2018
"Deep ruby colour, similar to the 2014 but with a little more vibrancy. On the palate, the depth and concentration is clear, with layers of damson plum, cocoa bean, mandarin peel, earth and peat. Full of charm and character, with higher alcohols than many but no trace of heat."
Jane Anson, October 2022
"Tasted blind. Very dark crimson. Juicy and lively with real pace and intensity and some chalky, slightly inky, dry finish. Good fruit concentration. VGV"
Jancis Robinson, February 2020, JancisRobinson.com
"Very pretty fruit with dark berries, plums and currants. Hints of sweet tobacco. Medium bodied, firm and silky. Lovely, juicy finish with delicious acidity at the end. The 18 per cent of fabulous cabernet franc in this makes it special. Hard not to drink now, but better in 2023."
James Suckling, January 2019
"Exudes joy and precision, with a rich, generous nose of dark, ripe fruit and a juicy but fine aspect to the palate. The tannins are well honed and a bright acidity gives lift, freshness and length on the finish. Aged for 18 months in 60% new oak barrels; includes 2% Petit Verdot. Same ownership as Calon-Ségur, where Eric Boissenot also consults."
James Lawther MW, July 2021, Decanter.com
Lisa Perrotti-Brown, November 2018
"The 2016 Capbern from the Calon-Ségur team, matured in 50-60% new oak, has a wonderful bouquet of blackberry, pencil lead and light floral aromas that leap out of the glass. The beautifully balanced palate is medium-bodied with fine tannin, leading to a supple, smooth but complex graphite finish. This is a superb Capbern, easily the best ever made."
Neal Martin, December 2018
"The 2016 Capbern is racy, bold and savory, with tons of energy from the Cabernet that drives the blend. Crushed rose petal, mint, dried herbs, licorice and lavender are some of the many notes that open up in the glass. Medium in body and gracious, this deceptively mid-weight Saint-Estèphe has a lot to offer. Time in barrel seems to have given the 2016 a bit more spine and tannic edge, which adds to an impression of freshness. What a gorgeous wine it is. Tasted three times."
Antonio Galloni, December 2018
"Deep ruby colour, similar to the 2014 but with a little more vibrancy. On the palate, the depth and concentration is clear, with layers of damson plum, cocoa bean, mandarin peel, earth and peat. Full of charm and character, with higher alcohols than many but no trace of heat."
Jane Anson, October 2022
"Tasted blind. Very dark crimson. Juicy and lively with real pace and intensity and some chalky, slightly inky, dry finish. Good fruit concentration. VGV"
Jancis Robinson, February 2020, JancisRobinson.com
"Very pretty fruit with dark berries, plums and currants. Hints of sweet tobacco. Medium bodied, firm and silky. Lovely, juicy finish with delicious acidity at the end. The 18 per cent of fabulous cabernet franc in this makes it special. Hard not to drink now, but better in 2023."
James Suckling, January 2019
"Exudes joy and precision, with a rich, generous nose of dark, ripe fruit and a juicy but fine aspect to the palate. The tannins are well honed and a bright acidity gives lift, freshness and length on the finish. Aged for 18 months in 60% new oak barrels; includes 2% Petit Verdot. Same ownership as Calon-Ségur, where Eric Boissenot also consults."
James Lawther MW, July 2021, Decanter.com
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