Château Capdet Listrac-Medoc Cru Bourgeois
WHY WE LOVE IT
- The Château Capdet blend is quite atypical in the region. The blending of Merlot and Cabernet gives it chewiness and power.
- This wine is particularly marked by the Cabernet Sauvignon grown on gravelly ridges of Fonréaud by Jean-Marie Raymond.
- This is a Highly original appellation producing powerful and vigorous wines with great elegance. Listrac-Medoc stands at the margin of the two Medoc areas- the wine growing area and the forest land- and is the youngest communal appellation in the Medoc district.
Varietal Composition: 56% Merlot, 44% Cabernet Sauvignon
Elaboration: Aging for 12 months in oak barrels allows it to refine its tannins and gives it roundness and fat.
Tasting Notes: Beautiful aromatic complexity that develops aromas of liquorice, chocolate and toast. Soft and fruity on the attack, the structured palate reveals aromas of blackberry and blackcurrant and ends in a long spicy finish.
PRESS
2020 – 90 James Suckling
2022 – 91 James Suckling
PRODUCER BACKGROUND
This former Puy de Menjon estate became Château Capdet in the early 20th century. This estate has been owned by the Raymond family since the late 1980’s.
Located in the south of the Listrac-Médoc appellation, the Château Capdet vineyard has been cultivated for over 3 decades by Jean-Marie Raymond. It is now in the hands of his son, Antoine Raymond and extends over nearly 14 hectares, largely on the gravelly hilltops that adjoin those of Fonréaud.
The Raymond’s work their vines in accordance with Médoc traditions, while making the most of modern techniques that will allow them to obtain quality grapes.