2022 Chateau Capbern - St. Estephe (750ml)

Capbern (formerly Capbern Gasqueton) is the sister estate of Third Growth Calon Ségur, sharing its owners, its winemaking team and a long family history. The Capbern-Gasqueton family acquired Calon Ségur back in 1894, and both properties have been under the same ownership since 2012, with Capbern getting the full benefit of the Calon team’s renaissance. The 2022 is a blend of 53% Cabernet Sauvignon, 44% Merlot, 2% Petit Verdot and 1% Cabernet Franc, cropped at a tiny 26 hl/ha and aged 18 months in 60% new oak. Expect cassis, spiced black cherry, peppercorn, graphite and a violet-like perfume, with a rich, almost full-bodied palate, fine dusty tannins and outstanding depth and length. A serious St. Estèphe from a landmark vintage, and one of the great values in the appellation. Great with a grilled ribeye, rack of lamb or aged Comté.