Château Cap Léon Veyrin
AOC Listrac Médoc
Cru Bourgeois
The Château Cap Léon Veyrin has been family-owned since 1810 when the Château Cap Léon and the Veyrin estates were joined. The word ‘Cap’ originally meant ‘head’. The vineyard of Cap Veyrin actually thrones on the higher land of Listrac Médoc, and thus boasts ideal natural drainage and sun exposure. The property oenologist is Michel Rolland.
Situation
Gravelly marl to the north of Listrac Médoc. Surface area 15Ha
Grape varieties
60 % Merlot, 35 % Cabernet Sauvignon et 5 % Petit Verdot.
Soil
Clay-limestone, average age of vines : 40 years.
Ageing
In oak barrels, for 12 months (60 % new), fining with egg white
Available Vintages
Alcohol
14°
Blending
60 % Merlot, 35 % Cabernet Sauvignon et 5 % Petit Verdot
Description
The nose is very rich in black fruit aromas, with delicate notes of toasted bread and roasted coffee. Well-balanced and ample on the palate. The tannic structure is silky and velvety.
Tasting
“Smooth and rich, this showcases both the structure and ripe black fruits of the vintage. It has wood-aging flavors, with a touch of caramel and fine acidity. This is for medium- to long-term aging.” – ROGER VOSS (Wine Enthusiast)
Alcohol
13.5°
Blending
60 % Merlot, 35 % Cabernet Sauvignon et 5 % Petit Verdot
Description
The nose is very rich in black fruit aromas, with delicate notes of toasted bread and roasted coffee. Well-balanced and ample on the palate. The tannic structure is silky and velvety.
Tasting
“While wood aging has given this wine a dry, firm core, it has also allowed the ripe black plum fruit flavors to develop well. The result is a rich wine, structured while also generously fruity. It is still coming together; wait until at least 2017 before drinking .” – ROGER VOSS (Wine Enthusiast)
Alcohol
13.5°
Blending
60 % Merlot, 35 % Cabernet Sauvignon et 5 % Petit Verdot
Description
The nose is very rich in black fruit aromas, with delicate notes of toasted bread and roasted coffee. Well-balanced and ample on the palate. The tannic structure is silky and velvety.
Tasting
“This is a dense and tannic wine. It has plenty of the structure that is com-mon to the Listrac appellation with a firm character when young; however, it also has swathes of ripe black fruits and acidity that will allow it to fill out very satisfactorily. Drink from 2020.” – ROGER VOSS (Wine Enthusiast)
Alcohol
14°
Blending
Merlot Noir 62 %, Cabernet Sauvignon 35 %, Petit Verdot 3 %
Tasting
“A tannic and structured red with blackberry and currantcharacter, a medium to full body and a savory finish. Shows the potential.” – James Suckling
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