Chateau Capion 'Chemin des Garennes' Blanc 2017
France, Languedoc-Roussillon
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DESCRIPTION
A weighty, rounded and rich white from the Terrasses du Larzac sub-region of the Languedoc in South West France.
The lowdown:
Significant investment has gone into Chateau Capion, and the results are noticeable. The wines are well put together, polished and fruit-forward. This blend of Bourboulenc and Roussanne has been hand-picked, partially fermented in new oak barrels, and then aged also in new oak. Fuller bodied with smooth peach fruit flavours and minerally notes on the palate leading onto a long length.
When to drink:
This wine would suit those who like weightier southern French and oaked whites. Pair with rich fish, white meat or creamy pasta dishes.
PRODUCER
Chateau Capion
Château Capion is to be found near the banks of the small Gassac river and counts among its neighbours the famous Domaine de Daumas Gassac. In 2016 it underwent a change of ownership and it hasn't taken long for this, relatively underpeforming estate, to start making stride in the right direction.
The current owner Oleg Chirkunov, a wealthy Russian businessman, is much more than an absentee investor. Having identified the potential of the estate he runs it in quite a hands on manner and under the guidance of consultant Claude Gros they've transformed all aspects of vinegrowing and winemaking at the estate. The vineyard are now being farmed organically and to improve fruit quality yields have reduced, manual harvesting has been re-introduced and meticulous sorting of grapes prior to pressing takes place.
With the financial backing and evident passion now in place Capion seems likely to become a significant palyer in this part of the Languedoc.
DETAILS
| Categories | Wine / White Wine / Rich, Rounded Whites |
| Country | France |
| Region | Languedoc-Roussillon |
| Grape Variety | Bourboulenc , Roussanne |
| Vintage | 2017 |
| Volume | 75cl |
| ABV | 14% |
| SKU | CA3O16WN |
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