Château Capion LE JUGE Red 2006 Languedoc

Tasting notes

A cuvee of Syrah with 30% Grenache and 10% Mourvedre whose 2005 vintage I reviewed under its then name “Collection 2C” (standing for their second wine), Capion’s 2006 Coteaux du Languedoc Le Juge smells of black raspberry jam, maple syrup, vanilla, and lavender. Sweetly-fruited and with resinous and dark chocolate undertones, it coats the palate richly without becoming at all heavy or overdone, and finishes with just a hint of heat. The Gignac location of Capion’s vineyards not far south of Montcalmes and Grange des Peres is certainly one of the sweet spots of the Languedoc, and I’ll be interested to taste their top cuvee from 2006, not to mention their 2007 collection. I found their 2008 white a bit ponderous. David Schildknecht /Wine Advocate