Since we tasted the wonderful 2009 Capbern Gasqueton, this chateau sandwiched between many of the big names in St Estephe has become a firm Justerini & Brooks’ favourite. We are delighted that some eminent members of the British press share the same connection. Please find the thoughts and words of Matthew Jukes and Jamie Goode below (both published in the last fortnight):
“I have long been a fan of Château Capbern, formerly Capbern Gasqueton (it dropped Gasqueton in 2013). Situated between Saint-Estèphe legends Calon Ségur and Montrose and owned and made by the winemaking team at Calon Ségur, this is an estate to follow very closely indeed because chances are that the wine will be terrific and the value extraordinary, too. I have never tasted a vintage that I didn’t like and there are very few affordable wines to which this statement applies.
Read MoreBack in April 2015, in my 2014 Bordeaux En Primeur Report, I noted the following – ‘78% Cabernet Sauvignon, 19% Merlot, 3% Petit Verdot, 14.2% alc., 60% new oak. This is a very smooth, silky and sooty, blackberry style of wine. It is delicious, forward, a little simple but moreish and juicy. The alcohol is on the rich side but with this large slug of Cabernet, it works well. It’s destined to be a classic, inexpensive, Sunday lunch favourite.’
It turns out that this prediction has come true and for twenty quid this is the definition of a classy, accurate and yet eminently affordable Saint-Estèphe. I cannot think of a finer nor more rewarding twenty pound Cab on the planet right now. Hurry to secure your stock.” – Matthew Jukes, www.matthewjukes.com
Capbern 2014 was also described as a “steal” and awarded 94 points by Jamie Goode on his wineanorak.com blog.
“14.5% alcohol. 78% Cabernet Sauvignon, 19% Merlot and 3% Petit Verdot, with 60% new oak. Supple, concentrated and balanced with fresh blackcurrant fruit and some black cherry notes. Nicely structured with some grainy, grippy characters sitting under the concentrated, sleek fruit. It’s ripe and generous but also has lovely structure and freshness. A sumptuous yet balanced wine. 94/100”
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