Ratings
User ratings 85-87/100
Identity
| Producer | Château Capet-Guillier |
| Vol | 0.75 |
| Grapes | 100% Merlot |
| Color | Red |
Tasting
| Color Desc | Purple in colour |
| Aroma | Aromas of crisp black fruit (blackcurrant, blackberry, blueberry) and spice (cinnamon, vanilla, cloves) |
| Palate | Supple and silky palate with black fruit and spices, medium acidity and fine, silky tannins |
| Finish | Pleasant finish with fine, silky tannins |
| Food Pairing | Pairs well with lamb and beef |
| Aging Potential | 5 to 7 years |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Astringency (1-5)
AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
AVERAGE
Enology
| ABV % | 14.0 |
| Aging Process | Aged in French oak barrels: 1/3 new barrels, 1/3 one-wine barrels, 1/3 two-wine barrels for 12 months |
| Fermentation | Vinified in concrete vats |
Terroir
| Sandy-silt soil |
Interesting facts
| Château Tour de Capet is vinified within Château Capet-Guillier and benefits from its own unique terroir. The estate was founded in the 18th century and has a historic lineage linked to the Seigneurie de Capet. |