Château Capion CHATEAU CAPION Red 2018 Terrasses du Larzac
Description
Viticulture
Soil: calcareous, not very fertile and well drained. Average age of the vine: 30 years. Planting density: 3600 vines / per hectare. Harvest: 20 to 25 hectoliters / hectare. The first control of the grapes is checked on the vine. Harvest is isolated in a cold room before passing on a manual sorting table. After crushing, transfer to stainless steel tank by peristaltic pump.
Vinification
Vinification takes place in temperature-controlled stainless-steel tanks. A preliminary cold maceration occurs, followed by the addition of yeast during co-inoculation to start alcoholic fermentation. Extract takes place from 21 to 28 days with temperature control.
Wine aging
Aged in 600 L oak barrels for 18 months.
Tasting notes
Dark and purple. An expressive and powerful scent. An attack on the fruit, prolonged by notes of spices, with a finish with elegant tannins. To be enjoyed with grilled meat or confit pork loin accompanied by seasonal vegetables.