Chateau Tour de Capet Saint-Emilion Grand Cru Rouge

France, Bordeaux, Saint-Emilion, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru
Bottle
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.