CHÂTEAU CAPION, Fantaisies de Capion Coup de Cœur 2019

Cépages

86% Syrah - 14% Cabernet Sauvignon

Appellation

IGP Pays d’Oc

Terroir

Clay-loam and clay-limestone

Production surface area

1.16 hectares

Average age of vines

Planting concentration

3,600 to 5,500 vines / hectare

Pruning technique

Guyot and Royat

Yield

39 hectolitres / hectare

Harvest

Manual in small crates. First grape assessment on vine. Harvest kept in a cold room. Sorting table before vatting. Harvest dates 19 September 2019 (Syrah) and 9 October 2019 (Cabernet Sauvignon).

Vinification

Grape varieties vinified separately in thermo-regulated stainless steel vats. Cold stabilisation, settling and alcoholic fermentation initiated at 16° to 18°C.

Maturing

Thermo-regulated stainless steel vats / 8 months.

Analytical data

Consultant oenologist

Claude Gros

Annual production

Tasting notes

Ruby red. Notes of raspberries on the nose. Fresh red fruit on the palate leading to a delightful, silky smooth finish. A perfect partner for grilled ribs with creamed potatoes. Serve at 16° to 18°C.