Château Capion Rouge

Viticulture In conversion to organic viticulture. Manual harvest using small crates. First quality control check at the vine. Harvest stored in a cold room. Manual sorting before vatting. Vintage details Deep purple with blue-violet tints, and aromas of forest fruits. On the palate, a real fruit-burst is followed by prolonged notes of spice, finishing with elegant tannins. Perfect with grilled meat, or pork loin served with seasonal vegetables, this wine powerfully expresses the complexity of the Terrasses du Larzac terroir. Tasting notes I had scored the 2016 Terrasses du Larzac at 92+?, so it was worth retrying. I'm happy to say my concerns about its considerable tannins have smoothed out just as they have, leaving behind a wine that's concentrated and rich, with a cream