Château Capion, White, 2016, Languedoc. Bottle image
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Package
Country
France, Languedoc-Roussillon
Geo Indication
Languedoc AOC-AOP
Grapes
Roussanne B (55%)
Viognier B (30%)
Bourboulenc B (15%)
Chemical analysis
RS: 0.2 g/l
pH: 3.5
Closure type
Natural сork
Recommended retail price
EUR 36

Château Capion CHATEAU CAPION White 2016 LanguedocVerified

White
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Description

Viticulture

The plots are harvested in two stages. The upper part is picked last to obtain a good phenolic concentration of the grapes; the lower part is harvested first to keep the fruit fresh and maintain tension.

Vinification

Harvest stored in a cold room, then pressed with juice in a stainless steel tank at 7°c.

Wine aging

Temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks and in 500L new oak barrels.

Vintage details

Pale gold in colour, but with a luminescent quality. Aromas are floral - acacia, lemongrass and orange blossom prevail. Fruity, round and buttery, with clear notes of peach, lemon zest, almond butter, spice. The finish has a lovely tension between a saline tang and minerality. For food matching, it perfectly complements grilled fish, white meat or a cheese platter.

Tasting notes

This wine is entirely barrel fermented and aged in 500-liter barrels. It hints at toast and lime juice on the nose, then adds peach and pineapple fruit on the medium-bodied palate. Bright, crunchy, linear and direct, I'm not sure how it will age, but it's delicious now and should hold up at least 3-4 more years. Joe Czerwinski /Robert Parker Wine Advocate

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Awards

2018
Andrew Jefford
93
2018
Decanter
90
Silver
2018
Jeb Dunnuck
91
2018
Mondial de Bruxelles
Gold
2019
Wine Advocate
92

Serving suggestions

Food pairings
Fish, Seafood, Sushi, Hard cheeses, Chicken
Serving temperature
10°C – 12°C

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