Château Capitoul, Languedoc-Roussillon, France 2020
91
Tasted by:
(at London, 05 Oct 2022)
Drinking Window: 2022 - 2025
A value Christmas red made using 50% Syrah, 30% Grenache and 20% Carignan. Dried cranberry, blackberry jam, clove and vanilla spices on the nose. Smokey prunes, more red and dark berry jam on the palate, supported by ripe tannins and a decent line of acidity. A perfect match for a roast dinner.
Producer
Château Capitoul
Vintage
2020
Wine Type
Still
Colour
Red
Country
France
Region
Sweetness
Dry
Closure
Cork
Alcohol
13.00%
Body
Medium
Oak
Oaked
Grapes
50% Syrah / Shiraz
30% Grenache
20% Carignan