Capbern

CapbernThe 2010 Capbern Gasqueton is a wine that I never tasted en primeur. It has a very intense bouquet with blackberry, tobacco, dried blood and loamy aromas that vie for attention, all served up with impressive delineation. The palate is medium bodied with grippy tannins, a lovely rondeur here that counterbalances the structure of the vintage. Gentle grip, good body and backbone with plenty of stuffing on the finish, this is an excellent long term and

At least some patience advised

refined and pure medium weight flavors exude a fine bead of minerality onto the harmonious and classy finale

The wine comes to an explosive finale with a never-ending finish

The beautifully balanced finish is sappy and gorgeously persistent and I very much like the potential as the wood should be successfully integrated

barley sugar and wax resin aromas

Background notes of wood are discernible but stop short of being invasive as they still allow the restrained

a mixture of red and black fruit

tasted recently

Full-bodied and opulent on the palate

A super fresh

(94-97)/2026+

weight and density while managing to remain relatively light on their feet on the slightly stony and hugely long finish