Château CAPBERN
Red

Owned by the same people since 1894, Capbern's history is intimately linked to that of Calon-Ségur. With a vineyard of 38 hectares spread over two distinct areas (one near Calon, the other near Meyney), Capbern has a more chalky terroir, providing just the right amount of acidity and freshness to counterbalance the natural richness of Saint-Estèphe.

With more body than the Marquis (thanks to its high proportion of Cabernet Sauvignon, but also to longer ageing), Capbern is a mini-Calon, for a quarter of the price.

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Vinous (N. Martin): 90-92/100 "The 2024 Capbern has a fresh bouquet with blackberry, cranberry, incense and pencil shaving aromas. The palate is medium-bodied with strict tannins. This is armed with satisfying freshness, brightness and hints of allspice and cumin in the background. This is cohesive on the modest, sapid finish. Although this is not the best Capbern that I have encountered in recent years, it is certainly a decent wine for the vintage."

Vinous (A. Galloni): 90-92/100 "The 2024 Capbern is a very pretty, delicate Saint-Estèphe. Cabernet Sauvignon takes the leading role in this elegant, nuanced wine. Crushed flowers, spice, new leather, cedar, licorice and incense all delineated in the glass. Vibrant floral notes reappear on the long persistent finish."

Bettane & Desseauve : 90-91/100 « Toujours aussi réussi et fidèle à son style, entre classicisime des arômes et accessibilité par sa souplesse et sa texture sans dureté. Il a cette force et cette puissance intérieure qui lui permettront d’évoluer patiemment en bouteille. Grand rapport qualité-prix. »