FR Chateau Cap Leon Veyrin, Cru Bourgeois, Listrac-Medoc AOC

Family owned since 1810, the Château Cap Léon Veyrin originates from the meeting of Château Cap Léon and the Veyrin estate. Cape comes from the word “head”. In fact, the vineyards of Cap Léon are located on the highest points of Listrac-Médoc, favoring natural drainage and ideal sunshine. Nathalie and Julien Meyre, are the 6th generation of the family running this property, perpetuate the tradition: predominance of Merlot, collage with egg white, aging of 12 months in barrels, manual harvesting for young parcels and for old vines, while bringing their dynamism to this renowned Cru Bourgeois du Médoc.

VARIETALS 60% Merlot, 35% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Petit Verdot

VINTAGE 2016

TECHNICAL DATA Alcohol 14%

APPEARANCE Deep ruby color.

NOSE The nose is very rich in black fruit aromas, with delicate notes of toasted bread and roasted coffee.

PALATE Well-balanced and ample on the palate, as well as generous plum and spice flavors.The tannins are a little chewy and rustic, but the fruit is beautifully ripe and there is good impact.

AGEING In oak barrels for 12 months (60% new).

PAIRING Roasted beef or lamb and chocolate mousse.

READINESS FOR DRINKING Drink now through 2038.

RATINGS

92 pts James Sucking 

91pts Wine Enthusiast;

Vivino 3.8  

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