Château Capet Duverger, Saint Emilion Grand Cru, 2016

About the producer

Owned by the Duverger family for 9 generations. Current owner Michel Duverger, former long standing president of the Union de Producteurs de Saint Emilion, has continued his family legacy by producing a wonderfully classic Saint Emilion Grand Cru from his 7.68 hectares under vine.

Wine growing / wine making

Gravel and sandy clay soils. Harvesting by plots and grape variety selections. Gravity flow winemaking with temperature control. Pre-fermentation maceration from 25 days and aged in French oak barrels for 12 months (30% new French oak).

Tasting notes

Merlot-based, this wine has great structure with mouth-filling spicy fruit and fine length. Lovely plummy fruit is backed by fine tannins and the added nuance of Cabernet Franc.
Wine Enthusiast 91 points.

Food pairing

Duck and game terrine, rib of beef, roast lamb with rosemary, roast duck, confit duck, lamb tagine, comté cheese.

Technical details

Varieties:
65% Merlot
35% Cabernets
Closure: Natural cork
ABV: 14%
Colour: Red
Style: Still
Case size: 6 bottles
Oak Ageing: 12 months French oak (30% new)